ROYAL AIR FORGET
EXPANSION SCHEME SIZE OF SQUADRONS IMPORTANT INCREASES By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright (Received January 4, 6.15 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 3 The Daily Telegraph's aeronautical correspondent reveals the fact that an important feature of the expansion of the British Air Force is an increase in the size of the squadrons, some of which have 50 per cent more aeroplanes than previously. The reconnaissance squadrons have been increased from 12 to 18 machines and flying-boats from four to six. The fighter squadrons all possess 14 aeroplanes and the bomber squadrons 12. The Army co-operation squadrons remain at 12 machines of the most convenient size with a view to their allotment to Army divisions.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22618, 5 January 1937, Page 9
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