ROYAL AIR FORCE.
Squadrons Have Increased In Size. Press Association —Copyright. London, January 4. The Daily Telegraph’s aeronautical correspondent reveals that an important feature of the British Air Force expansion is the increase in the size of squadrons, some of which have 50 per cent more planes than previously. Reconnaissance squadrons have been increased from 12 to 18 machines and flying-boats from four to six. Fighter squadrons all possess 14 planes and bombers 12. Army co-operation squadrons will remain at 12 machines which is the most convenient size in view of the allotment of army divisions.
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Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 325, 5 January 1937, Page 5
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96ROYAL AIR FORCE. Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 325, 5 January 1937, Page 5
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