the first aeroplane to carry coloured flag of Italy into the air over the International Settlement of Shanghai, a by two naval' aviation of brief flight over the city 13, taking off from the Italian Cruiser Trento, lying at anchor at Buoys 19 and 14 on the lower section of the Whangpoo River here. Many persons mistook the machine for one of the big Japanese naval flyers, until the ved, white and green emblem, t gether with the Cross of Savoy, was discerned on the fuselage Following the short aerial cruise, the plane returned to the Trento and again was hoisted aboard shi Taw local postal authorities one snd nounce that, owing to inadequacy the aerodrome at, Kaolan (Lane chow), "the inauguration of the Ghangan (Sien)—Kaolan air mail fine is postponed until further notice." The Nanking-Loyang-Pel-ping-Changon (Sian). air services frill, however be maintained accord= Ing' to: schedule.
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