London, Feb, 29.
Three major reasons for the flights of British observation planes over Germany being unopposed were given in the "Daily Express" this morning.
Although there are a number of strategic zones in the Reich, well-equipped in anti-aircraft defence batteries and searchlights, the Germans are reluctant to use them against mere observation planes and thus reveal their exact position. These batteries are being reserved for the day when Britain launches massive air attacks against Germany.
Secondly, fire by anti-aircraft guns would disturb work in factories in some industrial regions.
Finally, there is the moral effect on the population to be considered. The Government does not wish the people to believe that they are liable to be bombed by any planes.
As for the pamphlets dropped by the British planes in their flights over Germany, the authorities are imposing heavy fines on all those found in Possession of such tracts.—Havas.
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