London, May 16.
The Royal Air Force carried out a big offensive last night against enemy road and rail communications east of the Rhine which are supporting German forces invading the Low Countries and Luxembourg, the Air Ministry announces, The attack, lasting throughout the night, was directed against many points. Many tons of bombs were dropped, causing fires and heavy explosions, It was one of the heaviest attacks of the war, the announcement states,—
Reuter.
Thrilling Battle With the Royal Air Force in France, May 16.
In one thrilling air battle, six British Hurricane planes engaged 26 German Heinkels, Belgian, French and British troops cheered wildly as they watched the British planes bring down one Nazi ship after another.
Two British squadrons which have been in almost constant action since the German offensive started, have lost only three planes and no pilots. Each of these squadrons has downed about 25 German planes—United ress.
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