"It seemed unlikely that any troops uld try to cross the river in our ity. In selecting this spot I had in mind, primarily, the safety of the Panay and the refugees whom she tying. but also the safety and ell being of the American ships in the convoy and their personnel, "Immediately upon anchoring I posted sentry. lookouts for airplanes and -troops movements. I later allowed.a party of eight men to visit the Mei Ping nearby. These men vere still on board Mei Ping when fire attack started and therefore were unable to return, to: ship."
Crabc, Hughes described his astonishment on discovering the planes overhead intended to attack. He noted that the weather was clear (Continued on page 2)
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