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BATTLE-SHIP OF THE AIR

England's newest military aeroplane is a veritable battle-ship of the ah*. It is the' largest flying ship in the world, one of the wings also being almost large enough to provide a landing-place for a moth light aeroplane. The hull is of duraluminium and stainless steel. Christened the Iris TL, .the huge flying boat tdk'es off from the water at a speed of 50 knots. In her hull are ample living quarters and sleeping accommodation for a crew" of five: Bunks can be folded up when hot in' user" The radio' operator's room is a separate, noise-proof compartment. The new dreadnought of the skies is'equipped with large, fresh water storage!?"|anKs; and. carries an electrical cooking apparatus in the galley. She can remain, in the air 14 hours, and can cruise in the air' or remain at her moorings for nine months out of the year.

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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 30 November 1927, Page 2

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BATTLE-SHIP OF THE AIR Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 30 November 1927, Page 2

BATTLE-SHIP OF THE AIR Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 30 November 1927, Page 2