42-SEATER PLANE
SUCCESSFUL TRIAL for India and cape services (Elec. Teh Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Received November 15. 2 p.m.) LONDON, Nov. 14. Captain Cores conducted a- successful trial llight of a Hannibal Handley-Pnge fast 42-scater machine, several of which are shortly to enter service on the India and Cape routes. It is hoped to later extend the service to Australia. The weight fully loaded was 13 tons, tho cruising speed ICS miles an hour, with a maximum of 120 m.p.h. 'llic fuselage, 76|ft. long, contains two saloons, a toilet compartment, a- refreshment room, and a mails and baggage compartment. Owing to the eliminatory measures passengers will not suffer more noise than in an express train.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17417, 15 November 1930, Page 15
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