GIANT PLANE
IS BRITAIN. I United Pros? Association—-By Eleotri* Tele^rayh.—Copyright.) LONDON, January 13. The largest dvintg boat in the woi Icl is being Guilt i: t Viewers factory to the order of the* Air Ministry. Jt is a six-engined wonder and eclipses Germany’s pride the ‘“D.O.X.” Tlie Vickers boat resembles a monster fish, with its tail high up in the air, tapering to an enormous belly, and ending in a liege blunt nose, which is also in the air. Only the belly will he in the water, thus enabling the airliner to ride the heaviest waves. The engines will he out of reach <>! even mountainous seas. The equipment includes restaurants, baths and sleeping berths.
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Hokitika Guardian, 14 January 1932, Page 2
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114GIANT PLANE Hokitika Guardian, 14 January 1932, Page 2
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