German Planes Eat Up Benzine
[Special to “Northern Advocate ”] AUCKLAND, This Day.
According to an English newspaper received in Auckland a few days ago some idea of the fuel needs of the German air force may be gained from the fact that the Heinkel 111 and Junkers 88 bombers use 88 gallons an hour at cruising speed and 140 gallons when being pursued.
Dorniers 17 and 215 use about 75 gallons an hour, and the Messerschmilt fighters from GO to 180 gallons an. hour.
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Northern Advocate, 13 September 1940, Page 2
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