The Archive · 1941

Nazis Using Syrian Air Bases

MIE French authorities in Sy:

London, May 15. are allowing the Germans to use Syrian aerodrome for flights to Iraq, it.was learned in authoritative quarters this afternoon.

The British Government has consequently given full authority for action to be taken against. Ge.man aircraft on Syrian aerodromes.

German' aircraft, it is learned, are using these aerodromes as "'stepping stones." the House of Commons this afternoon. the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, confirmed that orders had been given to take action against German aeroplanes on Syrian aerodromes. "Mr, Eden charged "the French Government with responsibility for the breach of the armistice terms and undertakings, The United States Government has been informed of developments, the For-ign Secretary added,

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