TOOTING THE SIRENS OF WARNING
“In a little while the remnant of the once-proud enemy air fleet flees in mortal terror. The day is saved. The heroic aviators, who successfully defended the city, return to earth amid the cheers of the grateful people.
“Usually the damage done is unimportant from a military point of view. Several non-combatants are killed and a few houses and an occasional church are damaged.
“Now, we will go back to the firing line, and see how the aeroplane is used in connection with the land fighting.
“Many German aeroplanes come to grief by trying to battle British tanks.”
“What’s a British tank?” put in Jack.
“I thought everyone was familiar with the tank, but as you evidently are not, I shall explain what it is. A tank is a great big battle car, protected with heavy shot-proof steel and armed with guns. It can travel anywhere—over hills, walls, trenches, through mud, bushes, and trees. Many people call a tank a land-battleship.
DROPPING OFF IN PARACHUTE FROM FLAMING BALLOON
