THE SIKORSKY FLYING BOAT. — The. Sikorsky 542 flying boat illustrated above is the craft recommended by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith if other than land planes are to be used on the trans-Tasman service. With a range of 2000 miles at a cruising speed of 150 m.p.h.. the Sikorsky carries 21 passengers, a crew of four and nearly a ton of mail. It will take off and fly on any three of its foiir engines. The Sikorsky 542 is used by Pan- American Ainoays on the 2000-mile service between the States and Hon olulu.
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Northern Advocate, 27 July 1935, Page 9
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93THE SIKORSKY FLYING BOAT.—The. Sikorsky 542 flying boat illustrated above is the craft recommended by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith if other than land planes are to be used on the trans-Tasman service. With a range of 2000 miles at a cruising speed of 150 m.p.h.. the Sikorsky carries 21 passengers, a crew of four and nearly a ton of mail. It will take off and fly on any three of its foiir engines. The Sikorsky 542 is used by Pan- American Ainoays on the 2000-mile service between the States and Hon olulu. Northern Advocate, 27 July 1935, Page 9
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