BRITAIN DROPS “AERO”
Bows To American “Air” London, May 5. Upsetting English tradition, the Royal Aeronautical Society has just begun ’to use the American word “airplane” instead of “aeroplane,” which has generally been preferred here. H. E Wimperis, president of the society, who believes the American form is a better term and is destined for universal use, will speak of “airplanes,” not. “aeroplanes,” in his presidential address.
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Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 436, 18 May 1937, Page 2
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67BRITAIN DROPS “AERO” Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 436, 18 May 1937, Page 2
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