Third Battle Squadron and Aircraft Unit Tokyo, June 1.
Two new subdivisions of the Japs ese First Fleet were announced the Navy Ministry to-day, provide eller facilities for training.
The altle-cruisers Haruna and Kirishima from the first battle squadron now form a third battle squadron under the command of Vice-Admiral Keitaro Hara, formerly commanding the first squadron. This the first time that two squadrons of capital ships have been formed the Japanese Navy.
The second change is the creation of a third flying battle squadron of of the alreratt-carrier Kamut and the 28th destroyer flotilla of the Yunagi and the Asanagl under the"eommand of Rear-Admiral Pyushi Tokahi, to train the fleet air arm,
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