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GERMAN FIGHTER SQUADRONS FORCED TO MOVE
(By Reuter's Air Correspondent)
THE R.A.F. FIGHTER SWEEPS OVER OC- CUPIED FRANCE ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE MET WITH SO LITTLE FIGHTER OPPOSI- TION FOR TWO REASONS
Because they surprised the German air force and because it is probable that a num- ber of German fighter squadrons have been forced to move back from their indifferently surfaced advanced aerodromes.
a
action is due to energy being conserved for "knock-out" blow are discounted in London. Weather conditions have
A senior officer of the R.A.F. also stated in London yesterday
the opinion that it was
of A Marshal Sir Richard Peirse, oper- ational leader of the R.A.F. offen-grounded the Luftwaffe squadrons sive, that the lulls in the air in the attacking Britain which are bas past fortnight,
particularly
aed entirely
nero- at advanced
night, have been due to the phe-dromes outside Germany. nomenally bad weather over most
of north-west Europe.
Buggestions that the Nazi full
in defensive as well as offensive
NUISANCE RAIDS ON LONDON
Raids were made by se-
1
Huge Estimate
I gather that estimates that Germany has a fleet of 18,000 air. craft ready to launch an invasion with another 18,000 in reserve. I have
not dismayed the British authorities.
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ADMIRAL DARLAN GOES TO PARIS FOR FATEFUL TALKS
IT WAS OFFICIALLY announced in Vichy yesterday that Admiral Darlan had left for Paris, the announcement crowning a day of conflicting rumours in connection with his intentions and whereabouts.
During yesterday morning the Swiss radio stated that Admiral Darlan had gone to Paris, a statement which was supported later by Budapest radio.
Budapest radio added that Ad- The success or otherwise of Ad- miral Darlan had been informed miral Darlan's efforts in Paris may by the Germ..n authorities that conceivably have an important would be bearing on immediate European further conversations useless until Vichy clearly realis- developments.---Reuter. ed the position created by the es- tablishment of the Rassemblement Vichy In Fighting Mood National Populaire-the Nazi-in-
France
Nazi-
spired party in occupied
The leaders of the new rivalling Marshal Petain.
inspired National Party in Paris Subsequent reports suggested that Admiral Darian hoped to were attacked last night by Lyons find a
mean between the Vichy radio, which was emphatic that! Government and the
the party had no connection with the organisation of the national revolution formed under the pat- ronage of Marshal Petain.
tional Party.
new Na-
Japs. Dig Up New
Life Line
IT IS SELF-EVIDENT THAT
I MAY
THE TOTAL OF FRONT-LINE JAPAN WILL GO FORWARD NAZI 'PLANES AVAILABLE WITH HER FIXED POLICY FOR ANY MAJOR ONSLAUGHT WHATEVER ATTITUDE THE IS BELIEVED IN WELL-IN- NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES FORMED QUARTERS TO
TAKE TOWARDS JA- BUT A PROPORTION OF 18,000. PAN'S REQUEST FOR COOPER. -REUTER.
ATION IN THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF A SPHERE OF COM. MON PROSPERITY THROUGH. OUT GREATER EAST ASIA, STATED THE "KOKUMIN SHIMBUN" IN TOKYO YESTER. DAY.
TRIPOLI
veral enemy aircraft flying AIR BASE
singly over the east and southeast coasts during yesterday morning and afternoon.
'Bombs were dropped at several
Kent.
STRAFED
Castel
Benito im-
places in London, East Anglia and portant Italian base in Some damage was done and a Tripoli and environs small number of people killed in were very heavily and
myTM bomber: was, shot, successfully bombed yes RÍA:F fighters over terday by the R.A,F.
•tha: E««*x_coast in the ·after- states a Cairo communi:
ed.
Kent coast town.
Reports from various sources que.........
The paper was commenting on the statement of Mr. Naoki Hos- hino, president of the Planning) Board and Minister without Port- folio.
"Establishment of a sphere of common_prosperity throughout greater East Asia could not be completed without incorporating the South Bea region," Mr. Hozi hino declared in reply to an in- terpellation at a committee mooting in the House of Repre-
sentatives,
He hinted that the South Sea region forms Japan's "le-line. Reuter,
were set parc.
est that all the crew of the The raid took place in the car destroyed German bomber perish-ly hours and several tons of high explosive and incendiary bombs Over London the raiders in-were dropped. dulged in indiscriminate bomb
At least seven enemy alróraft Ing and the raida generally ap-on the ground on the aerodrome peared to have no particular ob- were destroyed by fire. jectiva, beyond creating a nula.. Direct hits were Ecored on ance.—Routerą
large hangar and buildings whichly-Reuter
In addition other R.A.F, 'planes machine-gunned inotor transport on the west of the aerodrome and on the main road near Zanzur, causing considerable damage.
All R.A.F, planos returned safe-
"We are obliged to place on record the qualities of the men who form this assembly.
GERMAN BOMBS KILL ITALIANS
A large number of Italian prisoners lost their lives when a mer- chantman evacuating prisoners from the Libyan coast was at- tacked by two enemy 'planes, believed to be German, an Admiralty communique stated in London yesterday.
The ship, which was attacked on Friday, January 31, was hit and sustained some damage. Reuter.
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Loncle, head of the Cagoulards "Among them- are. Goy and (Hooded Men). Rivolet, who ceaselessly opposed. "FINALLY THE SUPPORT OF the Marshal's Government. The A NUMBER OF FREEMASONS presence will also be noted of de MAY BE NOTED."--REUTER,
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