The Archive · 1936

Pacific Defence Strengthened

Two New Naval Air Patrol

Squadrons for Seattle San Diego, Dec. 19.

Furthering plans for strengthening the Pacific defences of the United Slates, Admiral Ernest J. King. announced here to-day thai two new navat air parrot squadrons, with a minimum force of six planes each, and a maximum force of twelve, will s00n'be based at Sealtl The planes and personnel for the {two new squadrons are-now being assembled, Admiral King revealed, and will soon make a mass Aight 10 Seattle from here=Unlted Press.

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