1939-12-19 — Page 20

R-A-F. MASS RAID ON HELIGOLAND: BIG AIR BATTLE

London, To-day.'

YESTERDAY'S AERIAL clash between R.A.F. ́bom-

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bers and German fighters in the Heligoland STOP PRESS TEL. 20022 or 33993 Bight area is described by observers as the big- gest battle of the war so far and comparable to the major air battles of the Great War.

It is stated that nearly 100 planes took part in the battle, which raged for two hours over a wide area. About 40 of the planes were British bom- bers.

The Germans are putting out fantastic claims but the Air Ministry confirms its earlier report that seven R.A.F. planes were lost and 12 Messerch- midts downed.

The British bombers which took part in the raid are described as an ultra modern type, and engaged in flerce duels against repeated attacks by the Nazi fighters.

The wreckage of many planes and the bodies of dead aviators have been washed ashore on the German coast, while two of the crew of a British bomber have been picked up by a German boat. BOMBS DROPPED

It is emphasised here that the Bri- tish bombers' mission was completely successful.

Not only were many photographs taken but bombs were dropped at Wilhelmshaven, though the result is not known.-Reuter.

KING LEOPOLD INSPECTS DEFENCES

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Brussels, To-day. Arriving unexpectedly, King Leo- pold yesterday inspected the coastal

the defence and

Ostend Garrison, which filed past their sovereign an improvised parade.-Havas.

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London, To-day.

It is authoritatively stated that the importance the German High Command attaches to "the pre- servation of their diminishing fleet is emphasised by the strenuous resistance to the re- connaissance by the R.A.F. yes- terday with the object of seeking out and destroying enemy war- ships at sea.

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The enemy withdrew naval forces and left their fighter British aircraft to dispute the passage.

In the course of severe fighting .the skill and determination of the British captains and crews and the effectiveness of the armament of the British aircraft were clearly demonstrated by the heavy casual- ties suffered by the enemy.

The German account of the en- gagement is regarded as an abor- tive attempt to minimise the se- have of prestige they vere loss suffered on sea and in the air in the last few days.

German stories of the air bat- tle off Sylt and the attacks on places on the German coast unfounded.-Reuter.

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Kwong Chow Wan, To-day. Some 2,000 Japanese troops moved out from Nanning yester- day morning and have proceeded westwards with, apparently, the object of attacking Lungchow, near the French Indo-China border. They were also reported to be moving heavy artillery pieces.from. Nanning. No reports of any major fighting west of Nanning have yet reached this city, but it is believed that the Chinese will make a stand at Yungkang, which the Japanese will have to take before attempt- ing to strike south-westwards to Lungchow.-Our Own Correspon-

dent.

New York, To-day. It is understood that 44 out off an order for 54 war 'planes ori- ginally placed by the United States Navy with the Brewster Aeronau- tical Corporation will be sent to Finland, The Navy's order will be filled later.--Reuter.

London, To-day.

The Canadian Expeditionary Force was given a most enthus- iastic welcome when it streamed ashore in thousands at a port in Britain on Sunday from liners

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guarded by a formidable Navy, while

squadron of the

aeroplanes patrolled

overhead,

guarding against a surprise raid.

every

some

The troops represented part of Canada, including Americans, Red Indians and co- loured men. Many served in the last war, but the majority youngsters.

were

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The troops, drawn up on the pier, heard the G.O.C. read message of welcome from King, who said:-

the

"The British Army is proud to have as comrades in arms the suc- cessors to those who came from Canada

and in the Great War

will fought with a heroism that never be forgotten."

The troops doffed caps and cheered.

Mr. Anthony Eden, Secretary for the Dominions, then welcomed the Canadians. He said that the British people will never forget this great act of co-operation.

"The task before us may be long --it will certainly be tough, but in the assurance of the peoples of the British commonwealth is the certainty of final victory."

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The Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Force, Major-General A. G. McNaughton, replied, ex- pressing their gratitude to King and Mr. Eden, and also to the Navy for their splendid safe- guarding of the troops across the Atlantic.

The troops then entrained for a camp in a distant part of Britain. --Reuter.

Helsinki, To-day.

An official communique states that altogether 212 Soviet tanks have been destroyed.--Reuter.

Moscow, To-day.

A Soviet communique claims that Red Army troops have occupied the town of Titkajaervi.--Reuter.

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