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Egyptian Gunners in Gaza Area Fire on British Transport Plane; Aircraft Lands Safely

October 24, 1949
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Egyptian anti-aircraft gunners opened fire on a British transport plane which accidentally flew over their positions, it was announced here today. The plane was hit, but managed to reach a nearby Israel landing field safely.

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