WORLD’S BIGGEST.
BRITISH ’PLANE CARRIER. ATLANTIC MANOEUVRES. LONDON, Jan. 12. Tho world’s biggest aircraft carrier, tho “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 aircraftsmen. Her secrets are jealously guarded, and visitors are never allowed aboard.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 45, 22 January 1926, Page 7
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65WORLD’S BIGGEST. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 45, 22 January 1926, Page 7
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