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4. Bombardment aviation will proceed as a group in column of squadrons, squadrons in "V" formation. Development will not take place until close to target when squadron will form into column.

C. BOMBARDMENT OF ENEMY SEACRAFT.

1. Night attacks will be similarly to day attacks except that the target may be approached more closely.

2. In case night attack in formation is inadvisable due to thick weather or other causes, planes will be dispatched singly at two minute intervals over a predetermined course. Each plane will be given a number which will be sent, upon return, to the airdrome by means of radio or blinker. This signal will be answered by displaying a green light and lighting the airdrome landing lights til the plane in question has landed.

3. In both the case of day and night bombardment an observation plane will remain in surveillance of the target, reporting by two way radio to the bombardment leader its

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