'A warm welcome was given to the {wo flying-boats of the "Royal Air Force, which. after harassing delays and unkindly treatment by the wen ther, arrived in Shanghai last. week, Their personnel deserve hearty con: gratulations on the courage, endur~ ance and technical skill which they have displayed in making the event. ful journey from Singapore, Their arrival Just after noon stirred the ever-ready crowds of this city. and the roof-tops and streets gave ample proof of the rapidity with which news travels, without even the ald of the harmless necessary newspaper, Whether they will be able to continue their journey to Japan. in the light of the "happenings there, isnot at the moment known, It will be hoped that they will not be ubjected to further disappointment, for it may bbe surmised that after their curious experiences in the passage to Shang: hai they were looking forward great to the prospect of viewing the scenic beauties of Japan. Tu the meantime, Shanghai in general and the British community in particular salute the visitors and hope they will Rot find (me hang too heavy on thelt
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