TERRIFIC BURSTS

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21218, 14 September 1940, Page 7

TERRIFIC BURSTS

MOKE DAYLIGHT RAIDS GET WARM RECEPTION •(United Press Asn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, Sept. 13 The Germans today (Friday) are trying to raid London by daylight. During an hour’s raid from 7.30 this morning enemy machines were heard over Central London flying at a great height. Anti-aircraft batteries in the south-west opened fire immediately. Two enemy machines were shot down and some of the airmen baled out by parachute. The second alarm was sounded about 9.30. Terrific bursts of antiaircraft fire have been heard. More bombs have been dropped than in daylight before. In the city a loud explosion was heard soon after the warning was given.

Owing to the shell fragments from the barrage, the passengers of one train at a suburban station were ordered out of the train.

More bombs were dropped on Buckingham Palace this morning. The King and Queen, who .were in the Palace, were unharmed. Slight damage was done to the Palace. The raid, which lasted four hours, was the longest London has had in daylight. The aircraft were hidden by low clouds and it was only possible to follow their progress by the sound of engines. In some districts enemy aircraft could be seen through gaps in the clouds. In some parts the whistle of bombs could be heard, followed by loud explosions. Some explosions were heard in the city. Several incendiary bombs fell in West London. Most of them fell on roadways and were dealt with before damage could be done. Bombs were dropped over a much wider area than previously. Londoners Have More Sleep German raiders came over London on Thursday night for the sixth night in succession, but they treated the new anti-aircraft barrage with the greatest of respect. The raid was even less effective than on the previous night. Londoners had more sleep than they have had for a week. There were spasms of fierce antiaircraft fire dring the night, with long lulls in between. Whenever enemy aircraft were heard the ground fire was, if anything, heavier than ever. But some of the defences had plenty in reserve. Raiders made only a few quick dashes across the city. Windows in every part of the city rattled with the gunfire. Few bombs were dropped.