AIR FORCE SQUADRON IN CAMP

Southland Times, Issue 23675, 25 November 1938, Page 4

AIR FORCE SQUADRON IN CAMP

MINISTER PLEASED AFTER INSPECTION (United Press Association) f BLENHEIM, November 24. Flying from Wellington by special aeroplane the Minister of Defence (tha Hon. F. Jones) carried out an official inspection of the Wellington (Territorial) Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force camp at the Blenheim aerodrome. Included in the programme was an inspection of the camp facilities, tents and aircraft. The opportunity was taken by the Minister to chat briefly with the officers and men before leaving for Dunedin by air liner. The Minister said he was very pleased with the camp. “It is really the first camp we ve had and Pm very pleased with the work that has been done,” said Mr Jones. “Reports from all quarters have been excellent.' The men are very keen and they are all'" doing good work. ’ Expressing gratification at the comprehensive nature of the camp, Mr Jones said that all the officers of the squadron and 85 per cent of the men were present, which was an excellent state of affairs. The Wellington squadron was carrying out its work with much success and more squadrons were being established at Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.