The Archive · 1939

Property Outlined

Shanhai, July 25, Regarding frequent) accusations. of deliberate bombings of thirdsparly properties by the Japanese air force. A spokesman at yesterday's press conference stated that investigations had been made as to the visibility of Ans of the size usually painted on roots, "It is an_ established fact," the spokesman added, "that the minimum width of any visible object is provided that the object is not moving. Consequently if this fuet Is extended to aelual practice a fag which would be visible from an altitude of 4,000 metres would have to be 80. moires tong and 40 metres wide and. then At would only be visible If the "plan stopped in mid-air; not a height of 4,000 metres excessive for successful bombing operations?" asked a correspond Not necessarily", the spokesman

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