Author discusses case for seaplane transoceanic transportation for following reasons; landplane and airship require expensive base facilities, such as runways and mooring masts; both landplane and airship are in danger if compelled to land on water; in reasonably calm conditions it is possible to repair seaplane and take off; general design requirements are presented.


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    Title :

    Aerial mercantile marine


    Additional title:

    Flight


    Contributors:
    Sizer, J.A. (author)

    Published in:

    Flight ; 42 , n 1769


    Publication date :

    1942


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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