AVIATION IN ITALY
AIR POLICE TO BE FORMED
Following one of the most important of Fascist principles, that is, the establishment of a sport-loving spirit among the Italian people, the Roman authorities are taking active steps to vivify civil flying in Italy. It is the expressed desire of Signor Mussolini to create a nation of sportsmen. As a step toward the attainment of tin's ideal, several new air-routes were to be inaugurated on Ist April; They are intended for the better distribution of the aerial tourist service, largely used by'English people. The creation of an aerial force—a force unique among the police of the .world—has also been decided upon. The decree establishing this new force will shortly be promulgated.
The chief function of the aerial police will be to prevent airmen from crossing into forbidden zones and areas; and they will have power to require itn airman to descend in the. nearest field or other convenient place. Tf he refuses to descend he may be tired upon bv the aerial police or by anti-aircraft 'guns from the ground.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 20 May 1927, Page 5
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178AVIATION IN ITALY Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 20 May 1927, Page 5
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