Hangchow, Aug. 23.
Fourleen Japanese aeroplanes, most of them heavy bombers, have' been Drought down around this famous lakeside, city during the past week. according to figures just released by the Central Aviation Academy. ""The Chekiang unit of China's air force was responsible for this. remarkable accomplishment which has received praise from both officials and civilians here.
understood that several of the Japanese craft thus shot down will be transported to Hangchow, to be displayed in order to deepen the popular confidence in the bravery and prowess of Chinese flier.
Colonel Chen Ching-yun and Col oriel Chiang Kien-Jen, president" and vice-president of the Central Aviation Academy, have sponsored a wedding. ing presentation movement by donat ing their ornaments of great and personal sentimental value to a fund for the purchase of more aeroplanes for China. The movement, now in full swing among aviation lrcles, expected fo have popular following before long.—Central News
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