GALLANT RESCUE
GERMANS SHOT DOWN ATTACK ON CONVOY t united Prei» Ana.—Elec. Tot. Copyrlrni) LONDON, November 1 It is to-day stated that certain German airmen who were shot down into the sea during an attack on a convoy on October 21, were rescued in consequence of the excellent work of three British trawlers. A member of the crew of one trawler endeavoured to swim to the sinking plane with a life-line, but was unable to do so because of the strong tide.
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Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20952, 3 November 1939, Page 5
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82GALLANT RESCUE Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20952, 3 November 1939, Page 5
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