THE AIR FIGHTERS

Waikato Times, Volume 89, Issue 13891, 17 October 1918, Page 5

THE AIR FIGHTERS

ALL-DAY ACTIVITY. GREAT DAMAGE TO RAILWAYS. HEAVY ENGAGEMENTS OCCUR. (Australian and N.Z. and Reuter.) Received October 17, 10.5 a.m. LONDON, October 15. Sir Douglas Haig's aviation report states that fine weather enabled the greatest activity all da> Our bombers caused great damage to railway stations and junctions in the rear of the enemy's lines, obtaining many direct hits and starting numerous fires in the railway sheds. The total bombs dropped were 33 tons. German aeroplanes were active on the northern battle front, where heavy air fighting occurred. We destroyed 30 hostile machines and drove down six out of control. RAID ON GERMANY. DESPITE UNFAVOURABLE WEATHER EFFECTIVE BOMBING FROM 40 FEETS. (Australian and N.Z. and Reuter.) Received October 17, 10.5 a.m. LONDON, October 15. The Press Bureau reports that the Independent Air Force's operations were hindered by thick mist clouds and rain, but we attacked Frescaty aerodrome! One bomb from a IxTight of 40 feet pierced the roof of a shed and another wrecked a hangar. The mechanics, who ran out after the explosions, were machine-gunned.

FRENCH RECONNAISSANCE REPORTS SUCCESSFUL NIGHT BOMBING. (Australian and N.Z. and Reuter.). Received October 17, 10.5 a.m. LONDON, October 15.' A French aviation communique states that reconnaissance aeroplanes observed innumerable fires kindled by the enemy in the whole territory where he is retreating. Our night-fliers, despite fog ari*d clouds, dropped six tons of bombs on important stations.