June 15, 1953

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Wilson Orders R&d Fund Slash

A secret attempt by Defense Secretary Wilson to slash aeronautical research funds heavily came to light on Capitol Hill last week in testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee. USAF Secretary Harold Talbott revealed that in addition to the $62-million cut in Air Force research funds made in the revised Republican budget, a recent directive from Wilson ordered the Air Force to program for only 75% of the $475 million authorized in the new budget.

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Weyland Weighs Air Defense of Korea

Tokyo—Gen. Otto P. Weyland, commanding general of the Far East Air Force, issued the following statement exclusively to AVIATION WEEK on problems of anti-aircraft defenses in South Korea. ► “The adequacy of anti-aircraft defense is dependent upon a number of related factors:

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New Alert Hangar for Usaf

Latest of the growing group of “alert hangars” developed for the Air Force is this unit built by Luria Engineering Co., Bethlehem, Pa. The electrically operated five-ton door can be opened in 30 seconds or less, allowing a jet interceptor to become airborne in less than two minutes, according to the firm.

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Un Air Bases in Korea Open to Attack

Af Cutback Heads for Fight in Congress

By Katherine Johnsen8 min

K-f Under Fire

Un Air Bases in Korea Open to Attack

Af Cutback Heads for Fight in Congress

By Katherine Johnsen8 min

K-f Under Fire

Wilson Orders R&d Fund Slash

Weyland Weighs Air Defense of Korea

Talbott Confirms Plane Cutbacks

New Alert Hangar for Usaf

Engineer Cites Need for Better Airports

Caribbean American Faces Revocation

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Un Air Bases in Korea Open to Attack

Af Cutback Heads for Fight in Congress

By Katherine Johnsen8 min

K-f Under Fire

Aviation Week | June 15 1953 Table of Contents

Un Air Bases in Korea Open to Attack

Af Cutback Heads for Fight in Congress

By Katherine Johnsen8 min

K-f Under Fire

Wilson Orders R&d Fund Slash

Weyland Weighs Air Defense of Korea

Talbott Confirms Plane Cutbacks

New Alert Hangar for Usaf

Engineer Cites Need for Better Airports

Caribbean American Faces Revocation

Aircraft Spending

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