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Aviation History
1956
1956 - 1189.PDF
335 "Flight" photograph ing at the National Turbine-Powered Air Transportation Meeting in San Diego, Mr. Peter Masefield claimed for the turboprop that "it could be operated 20 per cent cheaper than the equivalent jet aeroplane or the piston-engined job of the same size." The Britannia was reliable, the noise level was low and the passenger appeal high. In contrast, the turbojet faced particular problems, which would be overcome "in a greater or lesser degree and in longer or shorter time." Added Mr. Masefield: "Meanwhile the turboprop is here, it is flying—it is the Britannia." And to spice his remarks, he injected into his speech the revelation that deliveries against orders placed now could be made next year—previously the earliest delivery date quoted has been February, 1958. ^Ssfew' ^^"^tSnSSHHfiySSBSS^-^WMKtojritf
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