Strategic Naval and Air Depot for Mediterranean Paris, Mar. 23.
The completion of an important air base at Aspretto, Corsica, half.
Way between France and North Africa was announced in an official communique released by the Navy Ministry this evening.
"The protection of uch communications with North Africa," the communique stressed, "necessitates the construction of powerful air and naval bases. Hence, the Navy Ministry is glad to announce the completion of the Aspretto base. the strategical position of which is most favourable."
The communique describes the new base as ultra-modern, and capable of sheltering, refuelling, ' and repairing several squadrons of sea and land planes.—Havas.
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