First Entry For London To Christchurch Air Race
WELLINGTON, March 9. The De Havilland Company is the first entrant in the London to Christchurch international air race to coincide with the opening of the Christchurch International Exhibition in 1953. Announcing this on behalf oD the parent British company, Mr. J. A. Kerr, managing-director of the company in New Zealand, sai'd that the aircraft would be an ultra-modern, high speed, long distance one well worthy to make the strongest bid against all comers to clinch Britain's claim for leadership in postwar aviation. Mr. H. D. Cnristie, chairman of the organising committee ' and president of the Royal New Zealand Aero Club, said that the announcement was thrilling news and of the greatest encouragemerit to the rgce committee. He added that leading British manufacturers were displaying enthusiasm for the race proposals, while the Minister of Aviation, Lord Pakenham, had given all possible assistance.
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Chronicle (Levin), 9 March 1949, Page 5
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150First Entry For London To Christchurch Air Race Chronicle (Levin), 9 March 1949, Page 5
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