September 27, 1948

September 27, 1948

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HEADLINE NEWS

U. K. Defenses

HEADLINE NEWS

New High Speed Planes for Usaf

By Robert Hotz4 min

HEADLINE NEWS

F-86 a Sets World Speed Record

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HEADLINE NEWS

U. K. Defenses

Jet fighter output to be doubled, work pushed on new bomber types.
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HEADLINE NEWS

New High Speed Planes for Usaf

Two new fighters and a sonic research plane have been revealed officially by the U. S. Air Force. They were: • McDonnell’s XF-88, a sweptwing, twin-jet penetration fighter capable of supersonic speeds. • Northrop’s XF-89, a heavy (30,000 lb.) straight wing, twin jet night fighter.

By Robert Hotz4 min

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HEADLINE NEWS

F-86 a Sets World Speed Record

Same plane, same pilot that scored near miss at Cleveland exceed 670 m.p.h. with speed to spare.
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HEADLINE NEWS

More Orders

Remaining 1949 USAF funds being cleared to buy another 313 planes.
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HEADLINE NEWS

Materiel Command Completes Study

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ENGINEERING

Man Girds for Supersonic Role

Extensive research aims to insure pilot efficiency and survival in the hazardous realm of high speeds.
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FINANCIAL

Incentive Mail Pay Gaining Favor

CAB’s use of sliding scale formula in Delta-Braniff award may presage widespread application of method.

By Selig Altschul5 min

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ENGINEERING

Connector Provides High Safety

Electrical circuit functions after 30-min. exposure to 2100-F. flame. Cupro-nickel-tellurium contacts used.

By Charles J. Adams*5 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Outlook Bright for Delta, Braniff

CAB retroactive mail pay adjustment plus new sliding scale rate improves profits prospects of two lines.
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AVIATION WORLD NEWS

Money Troubles Hit Brazil Lines

Two companies suspend operations, others threatened as price cutting complicates financial situation.

By Henry W. Bagley5 min

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