PLANES IN WAVES
MANY BROUGHT DOWN HOUSES HIT BY BOMBS VERY FEW CASUALTIES (Official Wireless) (Received Sept. 16, 11.30 a.m.) RUGBY, Sept. 15 A Ministry of Home Security communique states: This morning a large number of enemy aircraft crossed the coast near Dover in two waves. They were promptly met by strong formations of fighters. An air battle ensued in the course of this raid. Two small enemy formations succeeded in penetrating the London area, where houses were hit by bombs. Some fires broke out and damage was done to gas and water mains. From the preliminary reports it is clear that the number of casualties was small. At least 50 enemy aircraft were shot down in this raid.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21219, 16 September 1940, Page 7
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119PLANES IN WAVES Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21219, 16 September 1940, Page 7
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