According to off tial statistics, "the British Air Force now consists of 123 squadrons, or 137 per cent. more! than in' 1935, This @gure' represents a total of 1,542, front tino machines, or 208 less than the forecasted total.
The programme includes 900 machines" for colonial and naval service with an ample reserve, Some 3,500 phots have been enrolled since April, 1935. Mechanics and wireless operators have increased in the same proportion, 'The machines are of an entirely new ype and can rival the world' best." The new light bombers can carry heavy loads for considerable Aistances at a speed of 270. mph. while the heavily armed new pursuit planes can fly at a rate of more than 300° mph." These figures "show that the British aerial programme near completion.
Tt is also slated here that the Alr Ministry has just purchased Heston airport, situated in the western suburbs of London, and, according to the "Evening " Standard" are Intending to make it the largest alr-port near London, To achieve this additional territory round the alr~ port will also be purchased and a The "Evening Standard" adds that the building of a terminus connecting the airport with Paddington Station
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