German zeppelin and British seaplane fighting above the Netherlands in 1917

In the meeting of the British War Cabinet on Friday 25 May 1917 reported the First Sea Lord (1) that the off Terschelling, Netherlands a seaplane fought with a German zeppelin although the latter could escape in the clouds.

Note

1. John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe (5 December Southampton, England 1859-Kensington London, England 20 November 1935), served in the Royal Navy between 1872-1919 ending his career in the rank of Admiral of the Fleet, First Sea Lord between 30 November 1916 and 10 January 1918 and commanded the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland in May 1916. Governor-General of New Zealand 27 September 1920-12 December 1924.

Source

The National Archives, Kew Gardens, England, CAB-23-2-65