In one engagement, enemy fire shattered the canopy of his jet, cutting his face, and yet he continued to attack, the records show.

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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called out to numerous incidents and had to secure a canopy at a petrol station in Plymstock as well as part of the roof at the Odeon Cinema in Exeter.

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The canopy created can block the sun and stunt or kill many of the younger trees, adding to the fire hazard.

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