September 8, 1952

September 8, 1952

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Senators Assail Air Power Lag

By Katherine Johnsen6 min

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Finletter Cites Red Air Buildup

By Alexander McSurely5 min

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Raf Transonic Deltas Star at Sbac Show

By Robert B. Hotz5 min

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Senators Assail Air Power Lag

Military and civilian authorities share subcommittee’s strong criticism for ‘unrealistic’ production targets.

By Katherine Johnsen6 min

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Finletter Cites Red Air Buildup

Secretary lauds U. S. decision to concentrate on air power; others express views at AFA session.

By Alexander McSurely5 min

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Raf Transonic Deltas Star at Sbac Show

New military designs in Farnborough spotlight. But share interest with fast commercial types.

By Robert B. Hotz5 min

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The Big Show

USAF, Navy and Army exhibit newest planes. But jet crash mars 3-day Detroit exposition.
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Midgets Turn Up 200 Mph. at Detroit

Detroit—The familiar little yellow midget racing plane “Bonzo” piloted by the old racing master, S. J. (Steve) Wittman, of Oshkosh, Wis., skidded around the turns of the Continental Trophy 2½-mi. race course at Wayne Major Airport here for a new record time of 197.29 mph.

By A. McS.2 min

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Actions Recommended

“The National Security Act of 1947, even as amended in 1949, must be further strengthened to vest specific responsibilities for control of military production and for procurement of military material. It is a dangerous thing for ‘tinkering’ to continue unceasingly.
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Subcommittee Findings

“Despite the conclusions of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, it has been decided for fiscal considerations to postpone the target date for securing the minimum essentials of air preparedness by at least a year. This decision—termed the ‘stretchout’—was not made for military reasons.”
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EQUIPMENT

Philippine: Carrier That Returned

PAL maintenance practices, rising business help push profits up; new DC-6Bs, 340s portend expansion.

By George L. Christian13 min

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AVIONICS

Avionics Damper Steadies F-89

Northrop sideslip stability augmenter will help put rockets where they’re aimed; eliminates Dutch Roll.

By Philip Klass9 min

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

High Aspect Ratio Cuts H.d. 31 Drag

This means less power is needed to do job. Other advantages : Less weight and less fuel.

By David A. Anderton9 min

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