IN THE AIR.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 October 1918, Page 3

IN THE AIR.

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AIR OPERATIONS

f AUSTRALIAN A*. N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION) j <r*t REUTER.] | (Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) i LONDON, October 16. General Haig’s aviation report statos line weather enabled the greatest activity all day. Our bombers caused great damage to railway stations and junctions in the rear of the enemy’s lins, obtaining many direct hits, and starting numerous fires in railway sheds. The total bombs dropped was thirty three tons. Gorman aeroplanes were active on the northern battlefironts, where heavy air fighting occurred. We destroyed thirty hostile machines and drove down six out of control. ANOTHER REPORT. (Received this day at IO.iS a.m.) LONDON, October 16. The Press Bureau reports the Independent Air Force operations were hindered by thick mist, clouds and rain but wc attacked Froscaty aerodrome. One bomb, from a height of forty feot pierced the roof of a zeppelin .shed. Another wrecked a Tiangnr and mechanics who ran out after the explosions were niachino-gunnod. FRENCH AIR WORK. (Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) LON*SfW, October 16. A French aviation communique states reconnaisance aeroplanes observed innumerable fires kindled by the enemy in the whole territory where he is retreating. Our night fliers, despite fog and clouds, dropping six tons of bombs on important stations.