Second Section

Hongkong Telegraph.

Magazine Features

The successes of the Royal Air Force have stirred the

imagination of the whole world. Above the New

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sir Charles

Portal, who has done brilliant work with the

Bomber Command, is soon in discussion

with Staff members at an R.A.F.

Station prior to a long-distance

bombing expedition. Pictures

at right show some of the

proparations for the

trip

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1940.

Britain's Wings

From top right

to lower loft: Mechanics checking and refuelling a Wel- lington bomber before the flight, with bombs waiting to be loaded; the bombor crew receive final instructions

from their Navigating Officer; the crow dress- ing, ready to take off on operations over enemy territory; a Blenheim Bomber of the squadron in flight above the clouds, At right is an observar with his machine-gun, whilst below is a happy group of airmen back from a successful flight.

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