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A BRITISH GAIN.

HEAVY LOSSES INFLICTED. SCOGESIBOT AIR RAIDS. Aus. and N.Z. CVvble Assoc. and Reuter. Received July 24, 11.20 p.m. London, .July 24. Sir Douglas Haig reports: This morning .we carried <utt a raid southward of Avion and penetrated the enemy's positions on a front of 000 yards to a. depth of 300 yards, and inflicted heavy casualties and did much damage. We successfully raided a strongly held farm eastward of Costtaverno ami repulsed an enemy attack north-westward or Uierisj*. There was aerial fighting all day yesterday, the visibility being excellent. Our aeroplanes successfully cooperated with the artillery, and dropped three tons of bombs on aeroplanes, ammunition dumps, and railway sidings, with good results. We brought down fourteen machines, including a raider returning from 'England. Nine of our machines are missing.

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Taranaki Daily News, 25 July 1917, Page 5

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A BRITISH GAIN. Taranaki Daily News, 25 July 1917, Page 5

A BRITISH GAIN. Taranaki Daily News, 25 July 1917, Page 5

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