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THE ENGLISH CHANNEL GIANT SEARCHLIGHTS ON BOTH SHORES. ENORMOUSLY POWERFUL PROJECTORS. (By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright) LONDON, October 25. The Channel early this morning shimmered in the beams of a giant sea of searchlights switched on from both shores. The Germans began the display by uncovering their newly-installed “Big Bertha” searchlights from a point near Cap Griz Nez. We replied with seemingly equally powerful counter-dazzlers. The whole display gave the onlookers some idea of what might be seen if either side attempted an invasion at night time—a vast floodlit battle fought by ships twisting and dodging to escape the prying lights. A.n expert expressed the opinion that the Big Berthas were of about 300,000 candle power, approximately 100 times more powerful than the average cinema projector.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 October 1941, Page 5
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126BRILLIANTLY LIT Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 October 1941, Page 5
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