The practical results of the use of dirigibles as scouts during the manoeuvres will be very attentively watched by all who are following the developments of this new branch of the service. Recently the army airship, "Bota," passed over the manoeuvre area on an unofficial trip. Records of the positions of the troops were made in order to test the capabilities of the dirigible as a reliable scout. The results so far to hand from the German Army show that the German airships have been decidedly unfortunate in their first official appearance at grand manoeuvres. One airship was compelled to land in the enemy's territory, and was thus captured, while another was completely hoodwinked by the erection of dummy tents and other impediments. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), Sat 31 Dec 1910, Page 6
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