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CLOSER THAN BEFORE BRITAIN AND FRANCE CHURCHILL IMPRESSED VISIT TO FORCES (Elec. Tel. Copyright —United Press Assn.) (Reed. Jan. 10. 2.20 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 9. “I have been greatly impressed with the co-operation and friendship between the British Expeditionary Force and the French, which is closer than in the last war,” said the First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Winston Churchill, in a statement at the British headquarters in France before departing on the conclusion of his visit to the forces.
“I have been particularly struck with the instant readiness of the Royal Air Force. I take back the same sense of organisation, discipline, zeal and steady confidence evident during my visit to the fleet.”
The Canadian Commander, MajorGeneral McNaughton, accompanied by his staff, arrived in France to-day.
A Paris message quotes a night communique stating tnat. marked activity by patrols was experienced during the da/.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20142, 11 January 1940, Page 11
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