NAZI PLANES CRASH

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21228, 26 September 1940, Page 7

NAZI PLANES CRASH

MEMBERS OF CREW KILLED ATTACK ON BRISTOL PEOPLE KILLED OR INJURED (United Press Asn.—Elec. Tel. copyright) (Received Sept. 26, 10.30 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 25 After air fights over Bournemouth this afternoon a German bomber crashed, setting fire to a house. Four of the crew of five were killed. Another bomber was brought down near Swanage. Five members of the crew baled out and were captured. Bombs fell in the South London area in to-day’s raid. It is officially stated that German planes crossed the Dorset coast at daylight and attacked Bristol, bombing the outskirts. Some damage was done and several people were killed oi injured. American Quarters Struck The Associated Press of America announced that it is belived that the buildings housing their London Office were struck during the night raids. Members of the staff were not injured, but sent a message advising that they were operating temporarily under extreme difficulty. Communication was cut off 47 minutes. 23 Raiders Shot Down A further Air Ministry communique at 8.45 p.m. states: It is now known that 23 enemy aircraft were destroyed today, three by anti-air-craft fire. One of our fighters previously reported lost is safe. Our losses, therefore, are four fighter aircraft, the pilots of three of which are safe. Selfridge's Store Damaged Self ridge’s store in the West End is among several departmental stores which suffered damage in the recent enemy night bombing. The Indian students* hostel has also been damaged. Southampton and Brighton Raided Some bombs were dropped in Thames-side towns and in a number of districts in East Kent. Damage was caused to houses and other buildings. The number of casualties was small. Early in the afternoon an enemy attack was made on the Southampton area. Some buildings were damaged and a number of casualties caused. The enemy activity was not on a large scale, but in attacks by single aircraft bombs were dropped in a number of districts, including Brighton. Damage was caused to houses and business premises and a number of casualties is reported. Of four of our fighters lost the pilots of two are safe. Now it is established that two enemy bombers were shot down by anti-aircraft guns on Monday night.