Next Apri, the new alt mall system of the British Government through Imperial "Airways will: commence operating and-as a result of an crease in the feet of this great work of alslines a loller of half an dunce will be carried to any part of the Empire. at ordinary" postal rates. The effect of the scheme will be an Acceleration of postal communteations a cost equal only in Importance to the introduction of the penny post, Every part of the Empire will be Brought within the scheme which wil make cheap postal transportation Possible and remove the handicap Which has crippled postal usage dur-Ing the past years, The development,
Donal communications, adheres 10 the while embodying ita interest in Reneral postal custom of despatching hail by the quickest and most avall= able route.. Behind it, however, is a 8 wells conceived policy of commercial aviation expansion, Imperial Alr-ways has. never claimed to. be the fastest service. in the world, but 8 Tecord in. safety and rellebility can claimed. Side by side with a conservative basis of operation Srogressive™ outlook on possbiites which has resulted in the decision to bulla a new fleet of fying boats, Wwelghing 18 tons and developing 4,000 horsepower, capable of use on any of. the ocean links, including the nate. Rhee win "orovie ae riy. other craft yet at ana thee ater facilities for als travel whan
huge power will reduce the flying times fo amazingly small Unis while providing luxurious "aecommodaton for passengers. Like practically every isting. in the World, Imperial Airways depends on a subsidy but it isa [eibute fo. the organizers and an fication of the steady progress made his company that the subsidy.
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