France’s Defense Minister Pierre Messmer hinted yesterday that Israel can have its money back any time for the 50 Mirage V jet fighter bombers embargoed by President Charles de Gaulle. M. Messmer referred to the aircraft during a reception given him by the Foreign Press Association.
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