Istanbul, Aug. 17.
Diplomatic circles today reported that Turkey would go to thes im. mediate aid of the Greeks if Greece is invaded by Italy.
The Turkish Minister to Moscow arrived here from Odessa and boarded a train for Ankara.—United Press.
Britain's Losses Stated Greek Press Furious Only 134 in Same Period London, Aug. 17.
With the destruction yesterday of 75 German raiders, German losses in aeroplanes since massed raids began on August 8 now stands at 542. In the same period 134 British planes have been lost, including the 22 destroyed yesterday, but 50 R.A.F. pilots have been saved.
An Air Ministry communique states that the final figures can now be given of the losses sustained by the Germans during their attack on this country on Thursday—namely, 180 German aircraft certainly destroyed. craft gunners have shot down since Sunday 57 bombers and fighters, says the Air Ministry news service. Nearly half of this number was claimed on Thursday, the, exact figure being 22.
Gunners have fought German attacks day after day along the coast from Newcastle to Plymouth. Their barrages of fire have caused a dozen raiders to turn back for every one they destroyed.—Reuter.
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