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35. L-15:
Was so severely damaged in bombing attack on England (due to planes and anti-aircraft fire) that it was compelled to land at mouth of Thames. Sunk by crew to avoid capture. April 1, 1916. 

36. LZ-79: 
Was damaged by anti-aircraft and aeroplane fire on bombing Paris. Loss of gas compelled landing at Ath. No facilities for repairs and ship was destroyed to avoid possibility of later capture by French. January 30, 1916. 

37. L-16: 
Was damaged on entering Nordhols hangar, due to sudden wind gust driving it against the framework of latter. Was not deemed advisable to make repairs account of it being an older type, and it was, therefore, destroyed. Cause of damage principally attributed to strong wind gust and presence of other airships in hangar. October 19, 1917. 

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