EAR EAST DEFENCE.
AERIAL STRENGTH. (Rec. 2.5 p.m.) LONDON, Aug. 1. A chain of aerodromes, with squadrons of modern bomiters and fighters sufficient to deal with any likely attack lias been established from Lashio northward to Singapore, and across the Nothcrland-Indies to Australia, says the Times of Singapore. The aerodromes arc described as affording maximum protection to Burma against air or land attack from any quarter, also advance bases from which the It.A.F. can launch bomber offensives. In addition, the aerodromes provide the means of moving squadrons to and from Singapore and especially for reinforcing the R.A.E. in the Far East front India or the Middle East.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 207, 2 August 1941, Page 8
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107EAR EAST DEFENCE. Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 207, 2 August 1941, Page 8
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