In the Air

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 5, 4 August 1916, Page 6

In the Air

CERMAN FALSEHOADJ^EXPOSED

Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.2V Cable Association. London, August 1.

The Zeppelin raid caused no casualties. One Zeppelin, after the anti-aircraft guns had fired, was seen to stop, .tremble', and then dive. The .raiders used aerial torpedoes. A German official report states that the Zeppelins successfully attacked London and the '•Eastern Counties. Anti-aircraft batteries, industrial, military, and naval works were shelled. The" Zeppelins were not damaged. ;,'.. ~...,.,

GERMAN WARSHIPS CO-

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Copenhagen, August 2

The Norwegian steamer Reporse observed several Zeppelins over the North Sea and one near Hull, also a number of German, warships cruising in the vicinity and supporting the airships.

101 BATTLES IN JULY.

THE RESPECTIVE SUCCESSES. Press Association—Copyright. Published in "The Times." • < (Keceived 9.15 a.m.): London, August 2. According.to official reports, there were 101 "air battles in July. The British claim; success in twenty-five, the French: in twenty-five, and ■ the Germans in- fifty-one. Gunfire downed 28 AngjofFrench and thirty-six Germans.. The German claims of the British loss' agree with British admissions, which show that 30 were destroyed-by gunfire and 18 are missing.