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Sigg ea Auger: 1986 Geowral Goring ingrened Lindbergh with Gor smasy't expanding ns iodeary He alo vtited Rusti scoped by Sor ‘et Air Ace KoLinai weds) He sre ot impremed wich Roms bai force (Poser sry contin mex pt) for the nexe day's Court Circular catnied for tbe frst time the names Of 4 Mr. and Mrs Simpson who, with Prime Minister and Mir Baléwan, had also beer guests a¢ the King’s dinner. After that Lindbergh's vistrs to Loadon became more frequent. Life an Weale was becoming a bit monotonous. He would appear at the Royal Acro Chub acd talk shop with acquaincances for 4 few hours. Bar that was all Every attempt ar friendliness by the officers at tbe Eeabasey or other Americans in London brought a cold refusal. He paid no visits to the Air Ministry, would cot go neat the Imperial Airways offciais who were much interested ia Pan American Air ways’ plans fora rransarlancic service. Such was the firs half of 1936. Bor the desire for new activiey was in his blood Soon ca General Goring's raviration to come 10 Germany for the Olymp Games and study the progress of aviation in the Reich. ‘This was to be she frst of three formal visits 10 Germany. Lindhergh borrowed a plane, and he and Anne ser out for Berlin. On July 17 ther landed at the Staaken military air Geld and were pompously greeted by Gorieg's right-hand man whe welcomed thet "in the wate of Ait Minister Goring.” Long cows of bombers and égheets were drawn up oc che Bele for Lindbergh to see. ‘That med he dined with Major Traman Smith, the American Military adage Atcache tt ~ Be Mayor Smich is 4 bin, hearty Army mas of the o: ‘whe inclines to hide bus qusck perception and sharp judgment under 2 mantie of indifierence. By catering cleverly to Garing’t inordinate vanity, the Major has succeeded ia seeing roore of the German ml tary machine thas almost ary other attaché 1m Beriia. Lindbergh hbsteaed antencly while Major Smith cold him of the sremeadous expansion of the German air industry and its purely military purpose Lindbergh was horrised. Aod be said ax much the next day ar & luncheon given by General Milch at the Aur Ministry, with the lack of tact that somermes seriously embarrasses his diplomannc mentors We have stripped the armor of every nation in war,” he cned ferveatly “We can no longer protect our families .. every anstite tioe we hold mos: valuable is laid bare co hombardment.”" And, saively, he ended with the resounding toast “Here's to bombers! May they become slower and slower. And here's zo pursuit planes May they become faster and faste:.”" Most of the oficers frescos didn’t even try to smile. Hicier was nor pleased when the apecca was reporeed co him. Ao wher a few days Jater, Lindbergh tat only 3 few vards away from his at the Olympic Gamer, the Pubeer avoided an introduction. The Embassy was told chat "the time ‘was not opportune Gating pats ana show Buc Air Minister Giring refused to have his plans upset. Lind- hergh was a wonderful tedium through which the growing strength of the Germao Air Force could be broadcast to the world’ He wat given a lanch by the Richthofen Squzdron, the famious German war formatioa which Goring has recreated. ow the crack ourkt of che sir force. Lindbergh was taken to Adiershof, ooe of the fve huge ‘experimental laboratories oeat Berlin and allowed ta poke about ¢o his heast's conteot. Aud chen fivaliy, the stage prepared, he was invited to luck by Goring himself The Fieid Matshai tan be very charming when he wishes. He was purwtiliously gallant so Ance and cured bimself inside ou: for the Colonel He showed them his ‘wonderful collection af swords and listened with rapt attention to the Colonel's ideas and impressions And om the Colonel, Goring 208 Boy! Look at that green bin. They 8D Creenlora? Listes, Snow White, i goad famen yoo out and our you fet the aw tine you caugat on! Spicy’ bere ‘Wah green fo ubat outst! Matching abana, get t? Hurry up! Tim going 0 tale poe ten, Kok? Pretty eon! (rm plenty today! 208: TT be out on the fie ice before you're got Your thoes oa! I'm wearity this crew abit right (ot on tbe course! 40% Sure! I keep ball 4 doum bere io the EDs They make thove, too. bub? fecker. Coolest things eve..scuk ep perspiration Youve coruiniy’ gt te’ hand ie ike anything! Munsingwear makes ‘om Here- them They sure how their suf. {fim tr one, youl wee inaide out” Thane Tollow the trend to Kuitied Underwear... Go . SING