July 19, 1954

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French Fly Old Planes in a Two-bit War

Striking force includes B-26s, F8Fs, F4Us, SB2Cs and a handful of P4Ys, using one good combat base. And there are just as few pilots, who lack cohesive leadership; but it is profitable for contract flyers.

By A. W. Jessup6 min

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Caa Tests Reveal Evacuation Lessons

Passengers in an airplane equipped with an evacuation slide at an exit door would have far better chance of survival in event of fire or crash today than those traveling in aircraft using other known methods, says Dr. Barry G. King, research executive of Civil Aeronautics Administration’s Medical Division.