FOR CLUB USE

Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 97, 21 October 1936, Page 12

FOR CLUB USE

THREE NEW 'PLANES

GOVERNMENT'S PURCHASE

The Government is to purchase three first-class aeroplanes' for loan to New Zealand aero clubs, and it is possible that a fourth may be acquired, according to a statement made yesterday by the Minister of Defence (the Hon. F. Jones). He said that provision had been made in the Estimates for the purchase of aircraft for loan to aero clubs, which already had done good work in the training of New Zealand pilots. It had been the intention of the Government to acquire four aeroplanes, but at the time the vote was passed by Parliament, the type of machine to be obtained had not been determined. ■

"On going into the question," the Minister continued, "we found that the Moth type was not being ! manufactured and after consultation with expert jadvisers and the clubs it was decided that we should obtain the Miles Hawk trainer, which is considered to be the best type for the purpose of training pilots. The cost of this machine, however, is such that the sum available (£4000) will permit of the purchase of three machines only. These are being obtained as soon as possible and it is hoped that an arrangement will be come to by which a fourth Miles Hawk trainer will be acquired."