London, Sept. 13.
A li-passenger German Junker 52 was shat down during a recent night raid over London, it was revealed here yesterday.
The plane has a 93-feet span and is 5 feet long. It is a three-engined. low-winged monoplane especially designed for easy conversion to military use. The plane is capable of carrying three tons of bombs over 1,000 miles. Air experts emphasized that the plane "is able to do the work of six Dornier 17's."
It was recalled that a few weeks ago the Air Ministry spokesman declared, "When you see JU-52's, watch for parachutists." It was understood, however, that this statement had no connection with the big plane shot down over London.
Air experts said "it is known that the Nazis are very keen to send planes to Britain carrying 550-round bombs, for which the Junker 52 is suitable."—United Press.
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