London, Mar. 28..
The excellent results secured by the defences of Malta against enemy aircraft attacks are regarded on London as a tribute to the efficiency of British and Maltese troops while also reflecting credit on the designers of British artillery.
Since the middle of January, when. with the employment of German airmen, attacks increased in intensity, anti-aircraft gunners have shot down 35 machines, representing about 15 per cent. of the bombers employed. In the meantime, fighters of the Royal. 'Air Force' had been dealing with escorting fighters—Reuter.
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