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A Stinking Mess
Our reporters were at the scene for a historic day last week, the elite of French Louisiana and the Republic of Texas had gathered at the gala event of the year, to witness the signing of the Peaceful Non-Aggression Pact by the leaders of these two great nations, on the Steamboat "The Routledge".
Then, without warning or cause, the Fighting Daredevils attacked the Steamboat and the party-goers on board, but not with explosives. Instead they dropped a stink bomb the likes of which our reporters have never smelt!
"It was like...rotting eggs on a manure heap, which had been left in the sun all day and dipped in...sewage!"
The 135lb stink bomb caused mayhem and distress, as ladies in formal ball gowns leapt from the deck to escape the smell. It is confirmed that one man has died from extensive vomiting. That the Fighting Daredevils got through the French Louisianan security has caused both outrage and suspicion from Texas.
All Quiet on the Southern Coast
Pockets of Southern Texas have become dead zones, no-one has heard any communication from these areas for weeks. Any effort to investigate them have either returned with nothing, or not returned at all.
We sent one of our reporters - Hughie Hudson - to investigate the area in his Ford Hoplite Autogyro (Courtesy of Lenny Lou's Emporioum, Sky Haven). From the area everything seemed normal, upon closer inspection many towns in this area were deserted. Any civilians he was able to find, refused to make a comment.
"A terrible fear has gripped this place" explained Hughie, "it would seem...something dark, has gripped these towns".
In accordance with this, the CoeOil refinery and depot on south shore - suspected of a Fighting Daredevils raid last month - has become a 'black zone' and reports of heavy military activity have been coming in.
"They say: red sky at night, shepherd's delight. The shepard takes warning, when there is a 'red dawn' in the morning" concluded Hughie Hudson, before staring dramatically towards the sunset.REDMANN DOWNED!
As hard as it may be to believe folks, Bill "Marshall" Redmann has reportedly been shot down, in a daring and bloody dogfight with the Fighting Daredevils!
Our sources tell us that Redmann himself and his brutal femme fatale, Anna "Kossack" Rasputin - as our interviewer found out! Ed. 3 still available from our catalogue - flew to the deserted Daredevil airstrip and strafed them on the ground.
Getting to their planes, they got airborne and the fight got heated! Their new pilot "Scout", showed himself to be a tough customer, taking a collision with the "Kossack" and a high calibre round through his body and kept flying! It was suggested by the boys at the press that he should be known as the "Immortal" instead.
As things turned the Daredevils way, a wing of 'Vampires' carrying high explosive bomb dove straight for their hangers, demolishing buildings, turrets and even the shower-room! A morning few of us would want to face in these modern days of luxury.
"Kossack" was downed and Redmann went into a blind rage and like a cornered beast lashed out. Unfortunately, the devious flying of the Fighting Daredevils shot him down and his plane crashed into the cliff face. A similar fate his plane had suffered at the hands of 'The Outlanders' several months ago. Will he emerge again and take to skies folks? It doesn't look good says this reporter.
Work Available for Keen Pilots
Looking for able bodied pilots to escort cargo Zeppelins across Texas. Must be well armed, combat experienced, and have no particular aversion to the Communist party. Fluent Russian speakers welcome. Must be ready to fly in the next week.
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