The Archive · 1939

Finns Down Soviet Warplane Flying Over Frontier

Finnish Delegate Says Talks Were Friendly Without

Threats or Ultimatum Parleys are Not Broken Off Helsinki, Nov. 15. puas anti-aircraft batteries yesterday shot down a Russian warplane over Finland's eastern frontier, unconfirmed reports said here last night.

The Russian plane was understood to have fallen between the Finnish and Soviet frontier forces.

Neither side approached the wrecked plane in order to avoid precipitating an incident, it was reported.—United Press.

Sweden Said to Be Sending Arms to Finland Copenhagen, Nov. 15.

Sweden has been heavily exporting arms to Finland over the Aalands since the Soviet-Finnish crisis began, the "Berlingske Tidende" alleged yesterday. The journal said Sweden was supplementing Finnish sources of war supplies which have been unable to supply her full needs,—United Press.

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