ALL METAL AIR LINER
SERVICE IN NEW ZEALAND.
TRIALS MOST SUCCESSFUL.
(United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.)
London. October 20
Much interest was taken by experts during trials in the Solent at the week-end of a flying boat named the Wind Haven, an air liner destined for use in New Zealand. The -Wind Haven is all metal and is fitted with three de Havilland Gipsy No. 2 engines developing 360 horse-power mounted in the wings. The machine is a monoplane developing a maximum speed of 110 miles an hour. It has cabin accommodation for six passengers. The Cowes trials were most successful, and after further official tests at F stowe the Wind Haven will be shipped to New Zealand for service between the North and South Islands.
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Southland Times, Issue 21220, 22 October 1930, Page 5
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125ALL METAL AIR LINER Southland Times, Issue 21220, 22 October 1930, Page 5
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