"Thus, by, that deferment we were not only enabled to put into the air a number of our own flying fortresses as well as other types of planes which had theretofore been kept uncompleted for lack of engines, but we shall receive. the ultimate deliveries of our B-24's, planes which will contain all the improvements which wilt developed under combat conditions during the period of the delay. This latter is a most important item.
"In other words by helping the British to build up an air force which now is reasonably expected to successfully meet the crisis of this year, we have not only strengthened our own security through Britain's increased defensive power, but w have put ourselves into a productive position which will make us immensely more powerful than we would otherwise have been at the time if Britain failed when.
could fall However, it may be necessary to sever the connection at par with Chungking currency, should it further depreciate—Domei.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.