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Mow Britain Repels Nazi
, Bombers — And Hats Back
AIR DEFENCES of Britain are co-ordinated to a high point of efficiency. Anti-aircraft fire, night- fighters and balloon barrages are known means of defence. "Other devices" have been mentioned In recent Air Ministry reports. The above illustration shows co-operation between ground defences and night fighters. First intimation of the approach of enemy planes Is passed from Observer Corps men, who watch and listen, to the searchlight positions, the height-finders and predictor positions, which tn turn combine with the guns. Night fighters, acting as interceptors, take the air to meet the enemy. The fighters have operated with conspicuous success this week. Help
AIR DEFENCES of Britain are co-ordinated to a high point of efficiency. Anti-aircraft fire, night-
fighters and balloon barrages are known means of defence. "Other devices" have been mentioned
In recent Air Ministry reports. The above illustration shows co-operation between ground defences
and night fighters. First intimation of the approach of enemy planes Is passed from Observer Corps
men, who watch and listen, to the searchlight positions, the height-finders and predictor positions,
which tn turn combine with the guns. Night fighters, acting as interceptors, take the air to meet the
enemy. The fighters have operated with conspicuous success this week.
NIGHT FLYERS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE— here are some of the men who man the. fighters to defend Britain against night attacks. They are typical of the men who nightly engage In this difficult and dangerous task. Help
NIGHT FLYERS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE— here are some of
the men who man the. fighters to defend Britain against night
attacks. They are typical of the men who nightly engage In this
difficult and dangerous task.
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