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THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 27, 1939
AUSTRALIAN AIR
OFFICERS GIVEN
WARM WELCOME
London, To-day.
THE MEN OF THE FIRST squadron of the Royal Austra- lian Air Force to arrive in England since the outbreak of war, were received with a civic welcome by the Mayor at their port of landing.
They are fully trained and represent all branches of the ser- vice, but before going on active service will undergo fur- ther training in England. They will be attached to an R.A.F. squadron but will retain their Aus- tralian identity.
Wing Commander W. V. Lachal who is in command of the squadron was among those who met the men on their arrival.
DAVID NIVEN & LORETTA YOUNG in
́ ́ETERNALLY YOURS' British Air Minister said: "We
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RICHARD GREENE - ANITA LOUISE IAN HUNTER - CESAR ROMERO · ARTHUR TREACHER - MARY NASH SYBIL JASON - MILES MANDER - MARCIA MAE JONES Directed by Walter Lang
Associate Producer Gone Markey Screen Play by Ethel Hill and Walter Forria - Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett A 20th Century Fox Pictura
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Air Commodore T. E. B. Howe, in welcoming them on behalf of the all
R.A.F. ATTACK
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London, To-day.
have been greatly impressed in this country with the ready response which Australia has made to the The Air Ministry announces that Empire air training scheme and also["throughout Christmas Day, the the part she is taking in the produc- | R.A.F. continued, with unrelaxed tion of aircraft independently of the home country."
The Air Commodore also convey- ed a cordial welcome on behalf of the Air Officer Commanding-in- Chief of the Coastal command.
vigilance, their patrols covering our fishing fleets in the North Sea.
Certain of our aircraft observed German patrol vessels in the eastern North Sea area.
He also read the men a message These vessels opened fire on our from the Australian High Commis-aircraft which took retaliatory bomb- observed sioner in which he said: "Your safe jing action. arrival has given great pleasure both and no damage was done to our alr- in Great Britain and Australia, You craft."
are the representatives of an nir force which has already established for itself an honourable tradition in which you are associated with the Royal Air Force. You will I know maintain that tradition."
A message from the Australian Air Minister reads "a great responsibility rests upon you. You will be com- rades in a great and just campaign with the men of the R.A.F. and Aus- tralia is confident you will play your part in whatever sphere you may called upon to serve. The people of Australia will follow your activities with the keenest interest and will look forward to your safe return when your task is done. May the best of good fortune attend you in this en- terprise."-British Wireless...
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in- stead of annually and to collect them quarterly.
It is intended to bring the new scheme into force as from January 1, 1940.
SAME PERIOD 2,519.
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Commenting on the figures, the spokesman of the French General Staff yesterday declared they the best answer to German propa- alone BER 30 TOTALLED 1,484 KILLED, ganda pretending that France AND BRITISH LOSAES · IN- THE | bears the brunt of the war. Havas.
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