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io Advertisements. FLIGHT MAY 29TH, 1947 It took hve .ong years o. meticulous technical preparation and political negotiation before the " air bridge " between Holland and the Netherlands East Indies was finally achieved. Along the 9,000 mile route stretching between Europe and the Far East, airports had to be enlarged, fuel stocks laid on and landing permits obtained from the Governments concerned. Despite the nnumerable obstacles encountered, K.L.M persevered tenaciously to transform their dream into practical reality, and at last, on October 1st 1924, Commander van der Hoop opened the throttle of the Fokkcr F.7 (H-NACC) which was destined to make the first flight on a route which was later to become of world importance. To-day when you " Fly K.L.M " you fly with the confidence nspired by such achievements as this and the unique experience of the World's Oldest Airline, who, in the sphere of air travel, have performed many famous First FlightsKLM ROYAL DUTCH MHLIXES /ie xiifht line t<> take ! In 1924 the 480 h.p. Fokker F.7 took"51 days to fly to Batavia. In 1947, Batavia is iust 43 flying hours from Amsterdam,by the regular service 1924-51 Ilavs fl°™ by K.L.M Sky- * masters four times a week. 1947—43 HOURS Between November 1945 and February 1947,250 nights were made to Batavia trans- porting 17,245 passengers, 473,352 lbs. •of freight and 1,139,072 lbs. of mail. Distance flown was 4,236,750 miles,equivalent to flying 170 times round the world. iC.L.M. KOYAL DUTCH AIRLINES LONDON, S.W.I, and at MANCHESTER and PRESTWICK V * ?*» HARM LESS TO METAL & WOOD Here's the quick, easy way to clean up those stubborn paint removing jobs! Just apply EVODE Universal Paint and Varnish Remover freely (after stirring well) to the old coating. _ Use a stippling movement and work from the bottom upwards. Leave for an interval (5 to 30 mins.) and away comes the old paint or varnish, as clean as a whistle ! The deep pickling action of EVODE Paint and Varnish Remover is entirely non-injurious to any surface. It is a non-caustic preparation and can be used with confidence. Full details gladly given on request to the sole manufacturers : QuicklyRemoves Old Paintand Tarnish Coatings Use EVODE Universal Paint and Varnish Remover for those extra difficult cleaning up jobs — STRIPPING BLACK-OUT AND "OTHER PAINT from WIN- DOWS SKYLIGHTS, METAL. WOOD. It's non-toxic, doesn't harm metal or wood. Bituminous md other camouflage pames, ai well as oil paints, cellulose paints, etc. come away quickly, eaving a clean undamageJ surface EVODE CHEMICAL WORKS LTD. Tet..1590/11, GLOVER ST., STAFFORD 'Grams: 'EVODE'
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