It is estimated. that 100 Germar planes flew over Brussels this Inge some very low. The population was wakened by great activity fanti-alreratt batteries and the explosions of falling bombs. Several Bombs fell near the aerodrome. The air-mid precaution system was soon Working, and fire engines and ambulanees screamed through the streets.
Soldiers on Teave were recalled by radio to report on the spot. Guards were posted at the Royal, Palace, Parliament and other public buildings.
During. the morning, the wireless Interrupted its programmes to give warnings that {en warplanes were approaching the province of Limburg:
planes were flying westward over South Brabant; and seventeen planes were fying over Namur.
Parliament is being called, Despite the situation, Brussels mania 06 harmal aspect. Steels are full of people going to work.
"A radio. announcement states that German parachute troops have descended "at Nivellen, fess than thirty miles south of Brussels, and St, Krond, 35 miles east of Brussel As a precaution against incendiary bombs, the supply of gas har been cut oft in Belgian provinces, states the Brussels radio,
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