THE KING BACK IN ENGLAND

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 78, 26 June 1943, Page 5

THE KING BACK IN ENGLAND

Night Flight From Africa

OVER 5000 MILES COVERED ON TOUR

London, June 25. His Majesty arrived home safely by air this morning from his North African tour. His Majesty’s plane arrived shortly after 6 a.m., which was before schedule. His Majesty waited at the R.A.F. mess until Mr Churchill, Prime Minister, arrived shortly afterwards. His Majesty was in splendid spirits when he stepped from his plane. He said it had been a magnificent trip.

Group Captain E. H. Fielden, Captain of the King’s Flight, who accompanied His Majesty, said he had a perfect flight. His Majesty slept all night on the homeward journey. The plane left North Africa last night and flew without stop to England. An escort of four American Airacobras accompanied the plane over the African coast, and an escort of 10 Spitfires picked up the plane over England early this morning. His Majesty’s pilot said altogether His Majesty had flown more than 5000 miles since he left Englafld. They did not see a single German plane in the air th_ whole time. FRENCH TROOPS INSPECTED Before leaving Algiers His Majesty with General Giraud in his car with Generals de Gaulle, Georges, Catroux, and Juin walking behind, inspected French troops, also the 51st Highland Division. His Majesty ware farewelled by Generals Eisenhower and Alexander, Admiral Cunningham, and Air Chief Marshal Tedder.—P.A.