Up till then the raiders had met with no opposition from Chinese planes in their work of destruction, but now several Chinese machines suddenly appeared in the sky and the populace were treated to some thrilling dog fights.
Japanese and Chinese aircraft circled and recircled the northern and eastern sections, raking each other with machine-gun fire.
Chinese reports, hitherto unconfirmed, claim that three Japanese machines were brought down. Foreigners in Shameen saw one machine crash, but are not certain whether it was a Chinese or Japanese plane,—Reuter.
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