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Radio Record, Volume VII, Issue 15, 20 October 1933, Page 31

a . -_--___-4 HE possibility that trailing wireless aerials are a danger to aircraft in thunderstorms is suggested by the Air Ministry Orders recently issued. Only 10 cases of British aircraft being . struck by lightning have been reported since 1925 and in nearly all instances the craft had a trailing wireless aerial, The Ministry states that when wireless is in use an increasé in number or strength of atmospherics would generally indicate that a danger area is being approached. If it is not possible to avoid the area, the aerial should be earthed and wound in,