AIR SERVICES
SELECTION OF TERMINAL [
MINISTER'S STATEMENT
(By Telegraph.) (Special to the "Evening Post.")
DUNEDIN, This Day.
Convenience and safety were era-: phasised by the Hon. F- Jones as the main factors governing the selection of an air terminal base. "We are prepared to consider any place in New Zealand thought by-the people to besuitr able as,a terminal for overseas air services," said the Minister. ; With two military and repair aero-, dromes at Auckland and a training school' at Wigram <the main requirements of the Air Force were met. There was ho doubt, however, that every aerodrome in the country had a definite defence value, but the major -extension of.bases was not contemplated No plans were being considered !for 'the purchase of more seaplanes. ~ "The opinion is expressed by people in' authority and with an undeniable knowledge that. 'land' aeroplanes are mow being so highly developed that the time is coming when they will displace flying-boats," added Mr. Jones.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 119, 16 November 1937, Page 17
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159AIR SERVICES Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 119, 16 November 1937, Page 17
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