WAR IN THE AIR

North Otago Times, Volume CIV, Issue 13660, 31 August 1916, Page 3

WAR IN THE AIR

BRITAIN "TOP DOG."

PLENTY OF PILOTS,

("Renter's .Telegrams,")

Received August 30, 8.5 p.m. LONDON, August 30,

Renter' 9 special correspondent visited the flying centres and he.states there is absolute evidence that Britain is the "top dog" in the world's output of pilots, For fighting and bombing the latest British aeroplane i 3 so deadly that the Fokkers- flee whenever the ships are signalled. SUPER-ZEPPELIN.LOST. DISASTER IN A GALE. , ALL THE CREW KILLED.

(Australian and N.Z, Cable Association) Received August 30, 10,5 p.m. THE HAGUE. August 30.

A super-Zeppelin was blown in by a gale passing Terdonck, in Belgium. The vessel fell 2000 feet and exploded. Only the debris and burned bodies were found, ■