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1955
1955 - 1494.PDF
604 FLIGHT FROM ALL QUARTERS Migs for Egypt /""* AIRO has now officially confirmed that, among the considerable^-/ quantity of arms purchased by Egypt from Czechoslovakia, will be a number of Mig fighters (it is not stated whether they willbe of the Mig-15 or Mig-17 type). Both types of fighter have been in production in Czechoslovakia,and the Mig-17 remains the principal Communist fighter. The latter is, however, still sufficiently new to render its export ques-tionable, and Mig-15s are possibly the type involved, perhaps in both single- and two-seat versions. The Egyptian Press is reportedt© be deriving great satisfaction from the fact that the Mig will more than match the Israeli Mystere 2s. Sir Hudson Fysh Here EN route to New York for the annual meeting of I.A.T.A., SirHudson Fysh, chairman of Qantas, has been making a brief visit to this country. On Friday last, accompanied by Capt.Russell Tapp, his London manager, Sir Hudson made a flight in the Comet 3. His verdict on current developments at Hatfieldwas: "Very encouraging." Asked to comment on the airline's re-equipment plans, Sir Hudson said that no decision had yet beenreached; they were examining the comparative economics and performance characteristics of both jet and turboprop types. The 14 Super Constellations in service or on order would, how-ever, be the last piston-engined long-range airliners bought by Qantas. Though these aircraft had only recently entered service,Qantas would not necessarily wait until their commercial life was ending before ordering replacements: Super Connies were"currency." Looking ahead, Sir Hudson said that Qantas were interested in the possibilities of a South Polar route betweenSydney and Valparaiso. Helicopters Down Under ACCORDING to the Australian Army/Navy Minister, Mr. J.• Francis, die Australian Government will shortly place an order for "long-range anti-submarine helicopters." A completetraining and supporting organization for these aircraft is now being established. It is not stated whether the type selected is Britishor American. Australia, incidentally, continues to find the helicopter valuablein "mercy" roles. Recent rescues include those of a member of the crew of an R.A.N. vessel, who was suddenly taken ill and waspicked up and flown to an Adelaide hospital, and of an injured man picked up from the desert 150 miles from the head of theWoomera range. In the latter case, an R.A.A.F. helicopter was SOUTHERN HARVESTERS: Capt. R. Smith, Capt. R. N. Seton and Capt. W. C. E. Loftus are three of the helicopter pilots who are setting out for the Antarctic with two Westland Whirlwinds for a whaling season of 100 days. Seven pilots are sailing in the "Southern Haryester" and seven in the "Southern Venturer." used, and it made a night landing in the desert by the light of a fire. Another "whirler" helped the New South Wales police to locate a criminal who had escaped into the bush close to Nowra R.A.N. station. A Naval helicopter from Jervis Bay found the quarry and assisted the police to arrest him. Fare Increases Forecast PRELIMINARY reports from Manila, where the annual world-*- wide traffic conference of I.A.T.A. concluded on Sunday, say that first-class fares on many international routes will be increasedby some ten per cent during the traffic year beginning April 1st next. Basic tourist fares are expected to remain at their presentlevel and a number of new reductions for night travel will be introduced in Europe. First-class fares from Australia to SouthAfrica, from Tokyo to New Zealand and within the Americas will not increase, and between Europe and India and on trans-Pacific routes the increases in first-class fares will average five per cent. The ten per cent increase will apply to the first-class farebetween London and New York, but North Atlantic tourist fares will not be increased. Next year's programme also provides forthe introduction of a number of new B-class fares at rates below current tourist levels within the Middle East. Though general aircargo rates will increase slightly in some areas, lower charges will be offered for bulk shipments of specific commodities. COMBAT PROFICIENCY TRAINER is the description applied to the Convair TF-102A side-by-side-seater, seen below in company with a standard F-102A single-seat all-weather intercepter. To accommodate the second man the air intakes have been remodelled,as shown in close-up on the left.
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