AIR DEFENCE OF LONDON
New Types Of Shells
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DEADLY BOFORS GUNS IN ACTION (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright) (Received September 13, 6.30 p.m.) LONDON, September 12. The Daily Mail says that the London anti-aircraft batteries are using guns of at least six different calibres, .up to 4.5 inch, which is the most deadly of all anti-aircraft guns. Secret new types of shells are hurtled 22,000 feet, the explosions rocking the ether over a wide area. The heavier guns put up a box type of barrage, which is sent up in squares from many sections, while the light guns make a terrific barrage on raiders attempting to dive-bomb targets. Of these guns the Bofors are the deadliest. The uncanny electric predictors enable the gunners to harass the raiders.
Britain’s anti-aircraft defences have not been weakened in any district to provide London’s barrage, which can be increased if necessary.
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Southland Times, Issue 24231, 14 September 1940, Page 5
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147AIR DEFENCE OF LONDON Southland Times, Issue 24231, 14 September 1940, Page 5
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