Hankow, Dec. 23.
Although Hankow is' being Tett alone, Japanese aircraft are subjecting Nanchang, the capital of Kiangsi province, and also Lanchow, the capital of "Kansu, to repeated alr ral Several severe serial engagements have been fought in both cities, where China has large and up-to-date Aerodromes.
While details are unobtainable hhere, it is learned that one of the severest air battles since the start of the Sino-Japanese conflict took place above Nanchang yesterday.
According to Chinese reports, over twenty Japanese planes participated In the fight, comprising eight pursuit machines and twelve bombers, It is claimed that two Japanese "planes were shot down.
After the battle, girl students. in Nanchang brought flowers to the Chinese pilots—Reuter.
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