AIRCRAFT MAKERS PROSPER
BRITAIN’S, SUCCESS.,
LARGE ORDERS GIVEN BY
foreigners
’ (Official Wireless.)
RUGBY, December 30,
Despite the world-;-depression, Britain luis, during the«greary doubled her aircraft exports; ;'-Three of the largest orders ever -sent >' ■■•abroad i by any foreign Power have been placed in England for the latest military aeroplanes of the interceptor fighter
class. Two types of interceptor aeroplanes ha.ve been developed during the .year. They are capable of speeds exceeding 200 miles hourly and possess a remarkably rapid rate of climb. Another factor in the increased/aircraft export trade is the popularity of efficient light aeroplanes. Aircraft experts 1 declared that the Handley Page forty-two-seater machines, which have been built for the Cape Town service, are three years ahead of their rivals*in comfort, accommodation, performance ,and economy In amphibians and flying boats also there Ims been a remarkable development. The first of the hig new flying boats being built- at Rochester for service in the Mediterranean is expected to be ready for its flying trials By the end of the month^
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Hokitika Guardian, 3 January 1931, Page 5
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