AUSTRALIAN NAVY MAY GET SEA-BASED JET AIRCRAFT
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AUCKLAND, Sept. 3,
The possibility of jet aircraft being used in the naval air forces was mentioned by commander H. Banks, R.N., who arrived in Auckland by Skymaster service this morning on a holiday visit. Commander Banks, who is on loan, is attached to the Royal Australian, naval air station. He said that certain difficulties had to be overcome before jet aircraft could be made suitable for aircraft carriers, but it seemed certain that seabased jets were on the way. If and when they were ready for operational use the Australian Navy could be expected to use them. Australia was building up its naval strength. The force was at present equipped mainly with Sea Furies and Fireflies.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23042, 5 September 1949, Page 5
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