NEW AIRSHIP
ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA. PROCESS OF CONSTRUCTION. LONDON, Oct, 22. It is stated that the hull and the framework of tho new airship being built under the direction, of Commander Burney, M.P., and which may be used in the England-Australia service, has been completed and tho installation of passenger accomodation commenced. The 15 gasbags which will AH in the sections of tho framework have almost been finished, and it is hoped that the ship will b e ready for a trial in the spring of 1928, or at the latest in tho summer. I Research work is continuing, and if it is completed in time, heavy oilengines will be installed, instead ■of tho Rolls Royce engines now being fitted to i enable the most speedy construction.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LII, Issue 6454, 11 November 1927, Page 9
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