IN THE AIR.

Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 3093, 14 November 1916, Page 2

IN THE AIR.

THE AVAR OF THE WORLDS. London, November 13

Reuters headquarters con'ospondent'telegraphs that the old leisurely stylo of air combats is gone. Now thero aro swifter, more breathless and reckless duels. The Germans are exactly copying our methods, formations and tactics in tho air. The last engagement raged for 20 minutes, at a height of 5000 feet, and was fought among tho clouds. Thero was an inextricable tangle of whirling machines. The roar of 70 propellers and the clatter of guns filled the air. In a strong wind, the battle drifted ovor deeply into enemy country.

BRITISH AVIATOR'S WORK IN

THE EAST. [BY ELECTRIC TEL,ECRAP.H—COPYRIGHT] [Australian-N.Z. Cable Association.] (Received November 14, 11.10 a.m.) London, Nov. 13.

An official report from Mesopotamia states that two British aeroplanes successfully bombarded tho headquarters of tho Turkish irregulars at Alain, west of Nassiriyreh.

An official report from Egypt states that a ton of high explosives was dropped in two successful air raids on Maglidaba and Birsaba. A number of direct hits were made and much damage was done to the enemy's «imi) and store sheds at Maghdaba. A 1001b. bomb directly hit an Aviatik which was leaving the hangar at Birsaba. damaging tho hanger. Much damage was also done to the railway station and rolling-stock.