NIGHT RAIDS ON ENGLAND
German Aircraft Driven Off ATTEMPT TO LAY MINES (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright) (Received April 23, 8.30 p.m.) LONDON, April 22. Anti-aircraft units roared on the east and south-east coasts and fighters were very active when the Nazis attempted night raids. Searchlights blazed and
great flashes were seen just above thu water. The raiders were driven off before they reached the coast. The Air Ministry announced that the enemy raiders apparently were engaged in attempting to lay mines in the Thames and Humber estuaries. AIR ACTIVITY TO BE INTENSIFIED REPORTED CONFERENCE IN GERMANY ZURICH, April 22. There has been great activity at the German Air Ministry. Field-Marshal Goering presided at a conference at which General Udet reviewed the flying conditions over Norway. It is strongly believed that air activity over Norway will be greatly intensified.
AERIAL VIOLATION OF SWEDEN STRONG PROTEST SENT TO BERLIN STOCKHOLM, April 22. Sweden has strongly protested to Germany against aerial violations of her territory. Twenty-five Nazi aeroplanes flew over Sweden yesterday, two of which were forced down.
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Southland Times, Issue 24109, 24 April 1940, Page 5
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