BREAD BY AEROPLANE.
A French battalion engaged near Pourcy, between the Marne and Eheims, was isolated by the enenr.. The French men fought pn steadily and it being impossible to send them provisions by road, it was decided to send them by aeroplane. Accordingly a number of aeroplanes were sent out, carrying 200 big loaves, numerous sacks of biscuits, and 250 tins of bully, all of which were dropped within the lines, of the besieged battalion. Next day their ammunition having run out, supplies were renewed from the air in the same way. Thanks to the enterprise of the airmen the battalion was able to hold out till relief came.
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Taihape Daily Times, 23 October 1918, Page 2
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110BREAD BY AEROPLANE. Taihape Daily Times, 23 October 1918, Page 2
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