The Archive · 1939

Nippon Planes Crew Iffonenred in Rome

Rome, Oct. 11.

Japanese airmen of the good will monoplane Nippon which is flying round the world paid homáge yesterday at the tomb of the unknown soldier, accompanied by Japanese officials, Military Attachés to. the Fimbassy, Italian officials and aviators, Stefani reported.

lunch in honour of the Japanese crew was given by Gen. Valle, Under Secretary of Aviation, at the Casa Aviatore. Present were the Japanese Charge d'Affaires, Mr, Sakamoto; Military Attachés and officials of the Embassy, and Italian official Several Ttalian speak at the function expressed gratification at the friendly bonds linking Japan and Italy and praised Japanese aviation, which vas "filling the world with wonder."

Domei.

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