THE RlOl
ENLARGING THE GASBAG WORK COMMENCED (Elec. Tol. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Received Dec. 30, 3 p.m.) LONDON, Dec 29. The work of enlarging the gasbag of R'lol has commenced, and it will occupy three months. The ship will be cut in halves and a complete newbag installed, increasing the length to 780 ft, which it the longest in the world. It is calculated that the useful load capacity will be increased by 10 tons. Any doubts of the airship being capable of going to India' are now removed.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17145, 30 December 1929, Page 11
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