The Mayo composite flying-boat (on the right) and float-seaplane (left) has been designed for trans-atlantic night experiments. The flying-boat Maia is to "pick-a-back" the seaplane Mercury into the air and the separation will take place at flying altitude. The Mercury will have a cruising speed of from 160 to 170 m.p.h., and a range of 3500 miles.
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 9, 4 October 1937, Page 8
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57The Mayo composite flying-boat (on the right) and float-seaplane (left) has been designed for trans-atlantic night experiments. The flying-boat Maia is to "pick-a-back" the seaplane Mercury into the air and the separation will take place at flying altitude. The Mercury will have a cruising speed of from 160 to 170 m.p.h., and a range of 3500 miles. Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 9, 4 October 1937, Page 8
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