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1928
1928 - 0433.PDF
MAY 31, 1928 - W' [" FLIGHT " Photograph AIR MINISTER'S CHANNEL CRUISE : This week Sir Samuel Hoare is making a cruise of (inspection to the Channel Islands, Scilly Islands, &c, in one of the new Short all-metal "Calcutta" flying boats with " Jupiter " engines. He is here seen with Lady Maud Hoare (who is accompanying her husband on the flight), Wing Commander Louis Greig, Lady Higgins, Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd, Private Secretary to Sir Samuel and Conservative candidate for Ladywood (now held by Mr. Neville Chamberlain) and Sir John Higgins, Air Member for Supply and Research. Above, the "Calcutta" is seen at the moment of departure, while in the foreground is the Supermarine " Southampton "-Napier which is escorting the Air Minister on his cruise. 397 c 2
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