London, Aug. 12. About 100 Germen rai; and were intercepted fighters., Early reports five enemy planes had been shot down, three of them in the Channel. Several others were damaged. No details of the engagement were available.
The battle extended for miles anı at one time raiders and defenders were engaged over a town at a great height.
Shortly before the battle began a large squadron of planes was seen flying at a great height through a smoke screen. Smoke trailed out 15 miles.
A bomber which crossed the northeast coast early today was shot down. One of the crew was killed and three taken prisoner.—Reuter
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