February 27, 1950

February 27, 1950

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MANUFACTURING

U. S. Reciprocating Engines

Military

U. S. Air Power Not Adequate for Needs

FOREIGN Ál R POWER

Leading Canadian, British & French Planes

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MANUFACTURING

U. S. Reciprocating Engines

ai—aluminum and cast iron al—aluminum and steel Au—Autolite Be—Bendix Bo—Bosch BG—BG Corp. Ch—Champion D—direct drive DrDelco Remy Ec—Eclipse Ei — Eisemann G—geared ho—horizontally opposed id—inverted MS—Marvel Schebler Op—Optional.
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Military

U. S. Air Power Not Adequate for Needs

Economy cuts USAF strength and delays Europe’s arming.
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FOREIGN Ál R POWER

Leading Canadian, British & French Planes

Manufacturer CANADA A. V. Roe Canada, Ltd. Canadair, Ltd. Canadian Car & Foundry Co., Ltd. de Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd. GREAT BRITAIN Airspeed, Ltd. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft, Ltd. A. V. Roe & Co., Ltd. Auster Aircraft, Ltd. Blackburn & General Aircraft, Ltd.
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HELICOPTERS

Copters Proving Usefulness to Air Power

Military recognition of rotorcraft as other than rescue vehicle sparks civil plans.
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Editorial Index

ACCIDENTS—Non-air carrier safety making slow progress, 58; airline safety record, 119. AERO DESIGN & ENGINEERING CORP. —Plane specifications, 48; photo, 60. AERO-FLIGHT AIRCRAFT CORP—Plane specifications, 48. AEROMATIC PROPELLER DEPT., Koppers Co.—Specifications, 30.
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France

Takes first steps of long climb to become first-rank air power

By Boyd France9 min

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AVIONICS

Avionics: New Segment of Air Power

Avionics, annually worth half a billion dollars, has changed the definition of the "aircraft business.” The once-restricted scope, which included only those who built and flew airplanes, has now been broadened to include vast electrical manufacturing establishments, small specialty companies and a varied assortment of research, development and consultation groups, all essential components of today’s "aircraft business.”

By Robert McLarren9 min

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FOREIGN Ál R POWER

Britain—useful Arsenal in World Power

London—Britain’s place in the grand strategy of Allied air power is becoming perfectly clear. And, though little awareness of this is allowed to penetrate into the consciousness of the British public, the signs all point to only this conclusion:

By Frederick R. Brewster8 min

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INDUSTRIAL FLYING

Business Flying Builds Civil Air Power

Use in agriculture and industry offers promise of continued growth.
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AIR TRANSPORT

Growing Lift Capacity Aiding Air Power

But commercial transport fleet is still far under number needed for war use.

By Charles Adams8 min

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