15 MARCH 1930, Page 3

The Air Force Estimates The Air Force Estimates for 1930

show an increase of 1910,700. The addition to the strength is one squadron to the Home Defence unit, one flying-boat squadron and two Fleet Air Arm flights. There is an increase in the expenditure on research and, in particular, experiments are to be carried out with a new mechanical means of housing airships. The subsidies to civil aviation clubs and Imperial flying services are to be continued and air mail services are to be inaugurated or extended in Africa and the East. It is satisfactory to learn that there is every probability of the Dominions contributing to the expense of both these services.

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