BRITAIN'S AIRSHIPS.
TWO UNDER CONSTRUCTION. \ ..AMAZING DEVELOPMENTS. ■A. and NJS. LONDON. Nov. 7. Two., now airships of 5,000,000 cubic feet, are under construction in Britain. One is being built at the Royal Air Force works,.and it is destined for naval and military purposes. It is understood that the other, which the Vickers' firm is building, will be a pioneer air liner. She .is to be almost the length of the Aqui-. tania. An. air expert expresses the opinion that the public will be amazed at developments in the near future. The new type of airship will accommodate 120 passengers, and will have luxurious state rooms. It is expected : that the ship will be able to reach Bombay from London in about five days, and Australia in eight days. The fuel will be heavy oil, instead of petrol, which will mean economy tad safety from fire. This airship is due &>r delivery in September, 1927, and will iaake her trial trip to India.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18862, 10 November 1924, Page 8
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