IN THE AIR.
BRITAIN’S HUGE AIRSHIPS
LONDON, January 14
A big programme of airship construction by the Admiralty includes airships with a gas capacity of 2§ million cubic feet, with a range of f miles, a speed of 60 to 70 miles our, and ia lifting capacity of tons, will carry a crew of twenty-five. - The first of these will be launched towards the end of the year. It is stated that they are primarily built for sea patrol observation wort, and will be stationed on the coast.
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Taihape Daily Times, 16 January 1919, Page 5
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88IN THE AIR. Taihape Daily Times, 16 January 1919, Page 5
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