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MODERN AEROPLANES
CAMOUFLAGE IN FRANCE LONDON, Nov. 10. Existing dispositions at the -iero-
dromes on the Western Front ci cate extreme difficulties for enemy bombers. Whereas, in the last war, aeroplanes were housed without disguise in hangars, at present they are dispersed over the whole aerodrome and, except those waiting an ini- i mediate call to duty, are individually camouflaged Thus no target exists. |
Tiie increased efficiency of antiaircraft guns, combined with ,ho
fighter planes, makes protection complete. Continual exposure to the weather, is an obvious disadvantage, but modern aeroplanes have a
covered fuselage, capable of withstanding the most inclement weather. Pilots and ground units report the I greatest difficulty, at present, in speedily, recognising aircraft. It is suggested that the practice in (lie! last war of painting the rudders of! Allied aeroplanes red. while and binwill be introduced.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20102, 23 November 1939, Page 6
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