Deadly Guns Used In London’s A.-A, Barrage
LONDON, September 13, London anti-aircraft batteries are using guns of at least six different calibres up to 4.5 inches, which is the deadliest of all ant'i-aircraft guns, says the “Daily Mail.” Secret new types ,of shells are hurled up 22,000 feet, the explosions rocking the ether over a wide area. The heavy guns put up a box barrage, which is sent up in squares from many sections, while light guns fire a terrific barrage against raiders attempting to dive-bomb targets. Of these guns the Swedish Bofors are the deadliest.
Uncanny electric predictors enable the gunners to harass raiders.
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Northern Advocate, 14 September 1940, Page 7
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