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.