MILITARY AERODROME
WORK AT WHENUAPAI RAPID PROGRESS BY CONTRACTOR (Per United Press Association) AUCKLAND, Jan. 10. Substantially assisted by mechanical appliances and working two shifts, rapid progress is being made by the contractor with the levelling and excavations necessary for the establishment of the new aerodrome for military purposes at Whenuapai. The area comprises about 680 acres and trees, cross fences, and other obstructions have been removed for the construction of four runways of approximately 1800 yards in length sited to permit of landings by aircraft according to the direction of the wind. Tenders have already been called for the erection of hangars The scheme involves considerable roading. and this is being undertaken by the Public Works Department. Several roads or the area will be closed.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23704, 11 January 1939, Page 15
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126MILITARY AERODROME Otago Daily Times, Issue 23704, 11 January 1939, Page 15
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