WORLD'S BIGGEST.
BRITISH 'PLANE CARRIER. ATLANTIC MANOEUVRES. LONDON, January 13. The world's biggest aircraft carrier, tha "mystery ship" Furious, has sailed from Portland, accompanying the Atlantic Fleet on its manoeuvres. The Furious was laid down in 1916 as a battle-cruiser, but was converted to another use. She accommodates 40 seaplanes, and 100 skilled air-craftsmen. Her secrets are jealously guarded, and visitors are never allowed aboard.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 16, 20 January 1926, Page 7
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