November 13, 1950

November 13, 1950

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Headline News

Army Due to Buy More Planes

By Ben S. Lee5 min

Headline News

Washington Roundup

Headline News

Af Shopping for Troop Support Bombers

By Alexander McSurely4 min

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Headline News

Army Due to Buy More Planes

Joint Chiefs of Staff decision expected to let ground forces order transports, fighters, copters, bombers.

By Ben S. Lee5 min

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Headline News

Washington Roundup

In private conferences during the congressional recess, Chairman Carl Vinson of the House Armed Services Committee has asked Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Forrest Sherman, and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air, Vice Adm. J. H. Cassady, to blueprint a plan to build up the striking force of the Naval air arm.
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Headline News

Af Shopping for Troop Support Bombers

XB-51, B-45, AJ-1 and British plane are Chief entries in evaluation.

By Alexander McSurely4 min

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Headline News

Where Construction Money Will Go

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

How Xc-120 Pack Plane Is Engineered

Simple hookup plan for carrier and detachable pack extends usefulness of “flying boxcar” concept.

By Irving Stone11 min

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PRODUCTION

Af and Industry Study Production

Los Angeles meeting this week will review the joint program designed to improve manufacturing methods.

By William Kroger5 min

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EQUIPMENT

Screens Keep Jet Engines Clean

Axial flow jet engine makers are testing Smith-Morris’ latest units; wide application seen.

By George L. Christian5 min

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FINANCIAL

Airline Credit Is on the Upswing

Carriers good standing is indicated by interest on EAL’s $30-million loan; rate is same paid by GE.

By Selig Altschul5 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Business Good and Getting Better

Whatever the cause—defense mobilization or normal growth—the airlines are way ahead of last year.
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