NO AIR SCHOOL
AIRPORT UNSUITABLE
MINISTER’S STATEMENT
Neither the Darton Field aerodrome nor its surroundings is suitable, in the view of responsible officers of the Air Board, for the establishment of an air training school, according to advice, received by the Gisborne Borough Council last evening from the Minister of Defence, the Hon. F. Jones.
“I regret to say that it is not possible to comply with your request,” the Minister slated. “No further expansion of the Royal New Zealand Air Force is contemplated at present, and moreover, I am advised that neither the aerodrome nor the locality is suitable for the establishment of a flying training school.” The Minis!er added an expression of appreciation of the suggestions from the council, and of the contributions made to air force personnel from the Gisborne-East Coast district. Similar conditions applied to other districts, however. The letter was received.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20572, 4 June 1941, Page 4
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146NO AIR SCHOOL Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20572, 4 June 1941, Page 4
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