Paris, Apr. 8.
Half of the Sahara desert was spanned in one flight by the Minister for Air, piloted by Major Costes, whose aeroplane was accompanied by five others. The Minister spent the night at the oasis of Reggan, where he carried out an inspection squadron. of the Meharistes and the local
Only 1,300 kilometres. remain to Lo covered before the other side of the desert is reached, at Goo, where the Minister is expected this evening—Ana
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