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Iff |GHT OCTOBER 4, 1917- «( "V" »» AIRCRAFT RAIDS. IN view of the decision of the Government not to allow details of places visited by enemy aircraft to be published, we are, as before, giving to each one an index number. Eventually, when details are available, we shall give the respective information under these index numbers, which will facilitate easy reference to each particular raid. "X" 75 Raid (September 25th). • The following communiquis have been issued by the Field- Marshal Commanding-in-Chief, Home Forces :— " September 15th, 9.40 p.m. " The Thames estuary was again the objective of a hostile air raid this evening. The Kent and Essex coast was crossed at various points, and a few bombs were dropped. No casualties have been reported. One raider penetrated as far as the south-eastern outskirts of London, where two bombs fell, causing some 20 casualties." " September 26th, 11.30 a.m. " Latest reports show that the first group of raiders which approached London last night were turned back by gunfire, not more than two machines actually penetrating the defences. These machines dropped a number of bombs in the South- Eastern outskirts of London at 7.45 p.m., which damaged some dwelling houses, killing six and injuring 16 persons. A second group of raiders, which approached London half an hour later, were driven off. Bombs were dropped in various localities in South-East England. Up to the present no casualties or damage have been reported." " Later. fhc l:.tc;t rt i;c reports show that in last night's air raid seven person; v.re killed and 25 injured in all districts." German Version. " Berlin, September 26th. " In the evening our aviators again attacked London and the English coastal towns on both sides of the Channel. Bombs dropped on Ramsgate, Margate, Dover, as well as on Boulogne, Calais, Gravelines, and Dunkirk, were observed to have incendiary effect. One of our aeroplanes did not return." "X " 76 Raid (September 28th). " September 28th, 10.50 p.m. " Hostile aeroplanes attacked the South-East Coast this evening. Raiders were reported at various points along the coast of Suffolk, Essex and Kent. The majority of the raiders did not venture far inland. A few of them headed towards London, but failed to reach the metropolis. Bombs were dropped in Suffolk, Essex and Kent. No reports as to casualties or damage have yet been received." " September 2gth, 11.30 a.m. " Latest reports indicate that about twenty enemy machines participated in last night's raid. Repeated attacks were made upon London, but in no case did the raiders penetrate the outer defences. Bombs were dropped in a number of places in Kent, Essex and Suffolk, but no casualties and only insignificant damage has been reported up to the present. One enemy aeroplane is reported to have been shot down in the Thames Estuary and a second off the coast." German Version. " London and several places on the English south coast were attacked by bombs by our aviators." "X " 77 Raid (September 29th). " September 2gth, 10.30 p.m. " Hostile aeroplanes crossed the coasts of Kent and Essex in groups between 8 and 9 p.m. Several attacks were made upon London, and some bombs Were dropped in the North- Eastern and South-Eastern districts. Bombs were also dropped at various places in Kent and Essex. No reports of casualties or damage have yet been received." • (< " September 30th, 12.10 p.m. " Latest reports show that a determined and simultaneous 'attack was made upon London by three groups of raiders. Each of these groups, Which approached from different directions, was broken up by anti-aircraft gunfire, and only two, at most three, machines penetrated the defences. Bombs were dropped in the North-Eastern and South- Eastern districts. A fourth group of enemy machines which attempted to approach London later was driven off, none of the raiders penetrating the outer defences of the capitaL. Bombs were also dropped at various places in Kent andl Essex. Full reports of casualties and dajnage have not yet been received, but both are believed to be comparatively light." . ,: " September 30th, 4.10 p.m. " Police reports state that the casualties in last night's air raid in all districts visited by enemy aeroplanes were z Killed, 11 ; injured, 82. Material damage was not great." German Version. '' Our aviators again attacked the docks and warehouses irs London, as well as Ramsgate, Sheerness, and Margate. The effect of the bombs Was recognisable by the conflagrations caused. The aeroplanes all returned undamaged." "X" 78 Raid (September 30th). " September 30th, 9.50 p.m. " Two groups of enemy machines, followed by others flying singly, crossed the Kent and Essex coast between 6.40 and 8 p.m. ; they came towards London. About tea penetrated the outer defences, but only four or five got through to London itself. Bombs are reported to have been dropped in Kent and Essex and also in London. No details as to casualties or damage have yet been received." " October 1st, 1.10 p.m. " Latest reports state that the casualties in last night's air raid in all districts were : Killed, 9 ; injured, 42. Only two persons were killed in London. Material damage was not great. One enemy machine is reported to have been brought down off Dover." German Version. " Our airmen again dropped bombs upon the military- buildings and warehouses in inner London Numerous fires showed this attack to be particularly effective. Other aero- planes successfully attacked Margate and Dover. All our machines returned unharmed." "X " 79 Raid (October 1st). " October 1st, 10.25 p-W. " A group of hostile aeroplanes crossed the Essex Coast about 7 p.m., and proceeded across Essex towards London. This group of machines was followed at about a quarter of an hour's interval by a second, which pursued the same course. The first attack on London was delivered from the North- East at about 7.45 p.m. Most of the raiders were turned back, but one or more machines penetrated the defences and dropped bombs in the South-Western district at about 8.15 p.m. The second group of raiders attempted to cross the defences at various points in the North-East and North of London, but without success until shortly after 9 p.m., when a few of the machines passed across London. Bombs were again dropped in the South-Western district. Mean- while a third group of raiders crossed the Kentish coast and; dropped bombs at various places. This group did not pene- trate far westwards. A fourth group of enemy machines crossed the Essex Coast about 8.50 p.m. and proceeded towards London, \Vhich was approached shortly before 10 p.m. They did not penetrate further than the North- Eastern outskirts of London, where some bombs are reported to have been dropped. No reports of casualties or damage have yet been received." •'October 2nd, 12.15 p.m. "The latest police reports state that in last night's air raid the casualties in all districts visited by the raiders were: killed, 10; injured, 38." German Version. "Last night London, Sheerness, Ramsgate, and Dovei were once again attacked by our aviators." ••X" 74 Raid. German Version. " During the night of September 24th a strong air squadron carried out, with visibly good effect, a raid on the fortified places and military and industrial establishments of the Humber region, between Scarborough and Boston. A numbei of fires and the collapse of buildings were observed. All oui airships returned undamaged, notwithstanding the enemy defences by land and sea." * • i A K i ''."-'•'• ment was used, and even at a speed of 80 miles an hour nc Aerial AmDulances. ^ vibration or discomfort was felt by the persons who represented " INTERESTING experiments in the transport of wounded the wounded. Dr. Chassaing believes that air ambulances by aeroplane have been carried out at Villacoublay by Dr. would render great services in cases of stomach wounds, Chassaing, the deputy of Puy de Dome," writes the Daily where every minute saved is of great importance. They Mail correspondent in Paris. " An aeroplane of standard would fly at a height of only about 500 ft., so that the red type adapted to carry two stretchers in a closed compart- cross would be plainly visible."
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