London, Mar. 3.
Apart from two German aircraft shot down and a third damaged by British planes patrolling the Maginol Line yesterday, two British fighters pursued seven Heinkels over German territory and were attacked by six Messerschmitts, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Air.
One Messerschmitt, it adds, was shot down in flames, and a second was seen to go down apparently out of control. Both British fighters returned safely.
British bombers few over Berlin last night for the fifth time in six days, dropping leaflets and parachute flares in order to make their presence known, it is authoritatively stated here today.
Numerous searchlights, ranging in colour from a bluish white to red and yellow, were seen during the flight, though searchlights over the German capital were less active than usual.
Ground batteries outside Berlin opened fire, but the leaflets were successfully dropped. German fighters were seen during the early stages of the flight, but no engagement is reported to have occurred. The flight lasted ten hours, and all machines are said to have returned safely to their bases,
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