AVIATORS QUICKLY CLOSE.
A "TIP ANT) RUX" ATTACK. Received July 5, 11.40 p.m. London, July 4. Only two bombs fell on Harwich'itself. An aerial torpedo hroke window*. Many bombs fell in the marshes. Tjhe 'British aviators quickly closed with the ei.emy. Exciting duels were witnessed. One British pilot engaged two of the enemy, pursuing them far out to sea. It was a "tip and run" attack, with a minimum of military results. Received July 5, dO p.m. London, July 4. The Admiralty reports: Aircraft from Dunkirk intercepted the raiders returning from HarKvich and brought down two in flames. A third was seen to be damaged. We attacked several others indecisively. All of ours returned.
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Taranaki Daily News, 6 July 1917, Page 5
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114AVIATORS QUICKLY CLOSE. Taranaki Daily News, 6 July 1917, Page 5
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