RAIDERS OFF BRITAIN.
SOUND OF GUNFIRE. LONDON, April 18. Tlie sound of gunfire and dull explosions brought people rushing to the seafront in several south-east coast towns late last night. Ht is believed Nazi ’planes attacked shipping. Searchlights swept the sea and momentarily lit up a ’plane. The sound of aircraft engines and heavy firing continued for two hours. Bombers also unsuccessfully attempted to attack a convoy north-east of Scotland.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 120, 19 April 1940, Page 7
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70RAIDERS OFF BRITAIN. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 120, 19 April 1940, Page 7
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