Washington, Apr. 21.
Preparations are being made here! 10 give hearly welcome to the Brit:
Air Ministry Mission, which lett} England yesterday to explore the possibilities of buying aircraft in the United States. Tt is understood that the Administration will, put no obstudes in the way and that Britain will be allowed to purchase as much available aviation material os she desires.
This attitude is bound to lead to protests from Congressional blocs} against allowing Britain such freedom of action, but it is felt that the Government is suflciently powerful to offset any such protests, Nevertheless there are indications that every bit of tact and circumspection Will be required if the British mission fs {o have the success it hopes for, Direct American ald for British} rearmament will painfully recall the days of 1916 to many people here and "kid glove" handling will eolled for both by the State Department and the British Air Ministry.
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