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1918
1918 - 0816.PDF
IBSHT JULY 18, 1918. was difficult. Seven enemy aeroplanes were destroyed'during the day and fourdriven down out of control. Three of our machines are missing. We dropped 16 tons of bombs during the day and the following night, the principal targetsattacked being Ostend docks andjthe railways at Tournai and Courtrai." Headquarters, R.A.F., Independent Force, July gth." On the 8th inst. our machines successfully bombed an enemy aerodrome, bombs being observed to burst on the sheds and hangars. During the night8th-oth the enemy's aerodromes were again attacked with good results, two hangars being reported as having been set on fire. Trains and searchlights*were attacked from a low altitude. All our machines returned safely." Admiralty, July gth." During the period July 4th-7th bomb raids have been made with good results. Ostend docks, Zeebrugge, Bruges docks, and hostile billets were at-tacked, and about six tons of bombs dropped. At Ostend bursts were observed in the harbour entrance, powder factory, warehouses, and sheds, alongsideBassin de Chasse, also in the vicinity of hostile batteries. At Bruges direct hits were obtained on a submarine shelter, railway, and merchant ships. The usualpatrols have been carried out, and four enemy torpedo boat destroyers and four torpedo-boats near Zeebrugge were attacked with bombs. Enemy aircrafthave been fairly active. One of our bombing formations were attacked by 16 hostile machines, three enemy machines being destroyed and three othersdriven out of control. All our machines returned safely. Three of our large seaplanes on anti-submarine patrol were attacked by seven hostile machines.During the engagement, which lasted 55 minutes, two enemy machines were destroyed. Although damaged, our machines returned safely." " A British submarine patrolling off the East Coast of England was attackedon the afternoon of July 6th by five enemy seaplanes with bombs and machine- gun fire.' It is much regretted that an office* and five men were killed. Thesubmarine herself suffered only very slight damage, and was towed back into harbour by another submarine." General Headquarters, July gth. " In spite of low clouds in the morning of July 8th and thunderstorms laterin'the day, our aeroplanes accomplished a good deal of photographic, observation, and reconnaissance work during the intervals of fine weather. Enemy activityin the air was slight. Seven German machines were destroyed and six driven down out of control. Four of our machines are missing. Ninteen tons of bombswere dropped principally on railway connections at Roulers, Tournai, and Wavrin [north-east of La Bassee], and on dumps at Warneton and Bac St. Maur. Prac-tically no flying was possible at night." War Office, July gth." Sttlonica.—On the night of July ist-2nd an attempted enemy raid near Doldzeli (south-west of Lake Doiran) was repulsed. On June 28th a hostileaeroplane crashed near Furka (west of Lake Doiran). On June 29th our machines bombed Hudova aerodrome (Vardar Valley). Bombs were observed toburst among the hangars. On July 7th an enemy aeroplane was brought down near Gilimenli (north-east of Lake Doiran). During the month of June ouraeroplanes shot down eight hostile machines, and drove down five others out of control. We lost only one machine." General Headquarters, July 10th." Work in the air was interrupted on July 9th by showers of rain and low clouds, but photography and reconnaissances were carried out by us as usualand many hostile batteries were engaged with aeroplane observation. Enemy aircraft were active on the northern part of our front, and a number of combatstook place, in which nine German machines were destroyed and one was driven down out of control. In addition, a hostile scout was brought down by anti-aircraft fire. In the course of the day we dropped 14 tons of bombs on selected targets over the line, two tons falling with good effect on Lille Junction andone and a half tons on Bruges docks. Three of our machines are missing. During the following night three tons of bombs were dropped on enemy railwaysand camps without loss to us." Headquarters, R.A.F., Independent Force, July 11th." This morning, one of our squadrons bombed the railway sidings at Ofieuburg. Some good bursts were observed. All our machines returned safely." General Headquarters, July nth." On July 10th seven enemy machines were destroyed by us and six others were driven down out of control. Four of our machines are missing. Heavyshowers interrupted progress of aerial observation and photography, but, never- theless, a good deal of this work was accomplished whenever the sky cleared, and,in addition, 10 tons of bombs were dropped by us during the day on different targets. Rain prevented flying at night." Headquarters, R.A.F., Independent Force, July izth." During the night of nth-i2th inst. our machines successfully bombed three enemy aerodromes, at two of which fires broke out. Many rounds were firedfrom machine-guns at trains, searchlights, and other military objects. On the 12th inst. the railway sidings at Saarburg were attacked. All our machinesreturned safely." General Headquarters, July 12th." On July nth heavy rain storms limited activity in the air on both sides, but our machines carried out reconnaissance work and observation for the fire ofour guns whenever brighter intervals permitted. Nine tons of bombs were dropped on railway junctions behind the German lines. Three hostile machineswere destroyed during the day and two driven down out of control. Three of our machines were missing. Night flying was impossible." French. Ports, June 30 th." On June 28th and 29th our chasing aeroplanes brought down 15 German machines, and set fire to two captive balloons. In addition, 19 other enemymachines were put out of action. Our bombarders duriBg the same period carried out day and night raids, during which 47 tons of bombs were successfullydropped on the aviation grounds on the Somme, the bivouacs in the Rozferes- Braye region, in the valley of the Avre, and the railway stations of Soissons, Fere-en-f ardenois, &c. On June 28th 5 tons of explosives were dropped on the German troops, who were preparing to counter-attack in the Cutry region. Lieut. Fonckbrought down three German aeroplanes on June 25th, and two others on June 27th. This brings to 49 the number of machines destroyed up to date by thispilot, and officially recorded." Paris, July \st." During the day of June 30th, 2r German aeroplanes were shot down or driven out of control. In addition, six captive balloons were set on fire by ourcrews. " The following night our bombing planes dropped 22 tons of projectiles onthe aviation grounds of Picardy, the railway station of Rove, and the dumps of Villers-Carbonnel, where a violent explosion was observed." Paris, July 4th." During the month of June 29th enemy machines were brought down by our anti-aircraft defences, including three at night. In addition, 13 machines weredamaged by our fire and compelled to abandon their mission." Paris, July 5/A., " Our anti-aircraft guns brought down two enemy aeroplanes." 1 Paris, July 6th. " Between July 1st and July 6th our crews brought down or drove down outof control 16 German aeroplanes and set fire to seven captive balloons. In addition, two enemy machines were 9hot down by anti-aircraft fire. Duringthe same period our bombing machines dropped 56 tons of explosives on the railway stations, cantonments, and aviation grounds in the enemy zone. Afire was observed in the railway stations of Chaulnes and Amagnelucquy, and violent explosions, followed by fires, in the dumps of Neuville and Rove."Paris, July &lh. " On Saturday and Sunday 14 aeroplanes were brought down or put out ofaction, and two captive balloons were set on fire by our pilots. Our bombing machines dij^pped 28 tons of projectiles in the course of their raids by nightin the regions of Fismes, Hirson, Fere-en-Tardenois, Amagne, Lucquy, &c. Latest reports show that Lient. Ips brought down on May 31st, June 10th and13th, his 10th, nth, and 12th machines. • Up to date this pilot has accounted for seven aeroplanes and five balloons. Adjudant Marinovitch brought downon June 1st and 15th and July 1st his 10th, nth, and 12th aeroplanes. Adjudant Montrion brought down on June 7th and 17th his 10th and nth machines—nine aeroplanes and two balloons. Second Lieutenant Boyeau brought down on July 1st his 20th machine, and on July 5th his 21st and 22nd machines. Histotal is 14 balloons and eight aeroplanes officially reported. Two pilots who were reported missing in June had accounted for, respectively, Adjudant Quette10 aeroplanes and Sergeant Bayless 12 aeroplanes." Paris, July 10th." During July 8th sevefi German aeroplanes were brought down and two " captive balloons set on fire by our pilots."" Balkans.—-The Allied airmen fought several actions in the air, during which two enemy machines were brought down." Paris, July nth. " During the month.of June our Air Service brought down 150 enemy machinesand seriously damaged I8T. In addition, 31 captive balloons were brought down in flames. Our bombarding Air Service dropped more than 600 tons of bombs."" Balkans.—British airmen successfully bombed a number of enemy depots in the Struma Valley." U.S.A. Paris, July 1st." Yesterday one of our airmen shot down a hostile machine in the, Toul region." Paris, July 3rd. " American aviation squadrons co-operated with our troops in the actionnorth-west of Chateau-Thierry. Three of our airmen did not return." Paris, July 11 th." As the result of a bombing expedition last evening five of our machines are missing." Paris, July rzth. " Yesterday, our airmen shot down a hostile machine in the region of Thiau-court." Italian. Rome, June 30th." In the Lagarina and Sug"ana Valleys enemy railway establishments were bombarded by our airmen." Rome, July 2nd. " Yesterday morning five English aeroplanes bombed the enemy base atCattaro. A ton of bombs was dropped. A ship near the submarine base was set on fire and one bomb fell in the middle of the submarine quarter. All theEnglish machines returned to their base." Rome, July 4th." During the last two days our bombardment flights—<tosrether with Allied planes—dropped about 18,000 kilos [18 tons] of bombs on important centresand crossroads of the enemy on the Lower Piave. Troops and transport were attacked with machine-gun fire at a low altitude. An airship effectively bom-barded the railway junction of the Sugana Valley to the south of Trento." Rome, July $tk." During the last days 10 hostile aeroplanes and two captive balloons were brought down in air fighting." Rome, July 6th. " Our aviation was very active bombarding enemy troops and centres beyondthe Lower Piave. Two enemy aeroplanes were brought down. •* " Altogether since June 15th up to to-day the following was captured from theenemy: . . . two aeroplanes . . ." Rome, July yth." Our own and Allied aeroplanes and those of the Italian Royal Navy parti* cipated with their usual daring." . Rome, July 8th."Our own and Allied aeroplanes and airships of the Italian army and navy were, during the day yesterday and last night, intensely and effectively active.Eight enemy machines were brought down in air fighting." Rome, July gth."Albania.—Our own and British aeroplanes lent their precious aid during the fighting. The number of prisoners has risen to more than 1,300. Thecapture of guns, aeroplanes, and machine-guns, in numbers not specified, and a large quantity of booty is reported." German. Berlin, June 30th." Lieut. Udet gained his 36th and Lieut. Loewenhardt his 31st aerial victory. Lieut. Jakobs has shot down during the last few days his 20th, 21st and 22ndopponents." Berlin, July 1 st.Lieut. Loewenhardt achieved his 32nd aerial victory." Berlin, July 2nd."Lieut. Udet obtained his 37th and 38th aerial victories, and Lieut. Kroll his 28th and 29th." Berlin, July 3rd. " Four aeroplanes have been shot down from an American squadron of nineunits. Lieut. Udet thereby obtained his 39th aerial victory, and Lieut. Loe- wenhardt his 33rd and 34th. Lieut. Friedrich and Sergeant Thom shot downtheir 20th opponents." . Berlin, July 4th." Lieut. Udet obtained his 40th aerial victory and Lieut. Rumey his 29th and 30th." f Berlin, July 5th. obtained his 35th aerial victory and Lieut. Thuy bis 25th."Berlin, July 6th. " Lieut. Rolle achieved his 20th aerial victory." Berlin, July 7th. " Lieut. Kroll obtained his 30th aerial victory and Lieut. Konnecke his 21st."Berlin, July Sth. " Lieut. Billik achieved his 22nd aerial victory." Two squadrons of seaplanes of the Marine Corps under the command of First Lieut, of the Reserve Christiansen and Lieut, of the Reserve Becht severelydamaged the British U-boats C 35 (?) and E. 51 by bomb hits and machine- gun fire on the afternoon of July 6th off the mouth of the Thames. Enemydestroyers endeavoured to tow in both submarines. C. 35 (?) was last observed in a sinking condition." Berlin, July gth. '' Eighteen enemy aroplanes were shot down yesterday. Lieut. Billike obtainedhis 23rd and 24th aerial victories, and Lieut. Friedrich his 21st." Austrian. Vienna, July 3rd. " It has been since ascertained that it was First Lieut. Birwig who, withSquadron-Leader Kauer as pilot, shot down the well-known Italian chasing airman, Major Baracca, on June 19th." 814
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