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The syndicate was formed by several organisations, including some shipping companies, concerned at the potential loss of passenger trade to the [[Zeppelin]] airships<ref>The Times Apr 28, 1937</ref>. [[Harold Vezey Strong]] was chairman. The study was sponsored by Admiral Sir [[Reginald Hall]], with the approval of Mr [[Neville Chamberlain]], in collaboration with Dr. Eckener<ref>The Times, Aug 16, 1955</ref> | The syndicate was formed by several organisations, including some shipping companies, concerned at the potential loss of passenger trade to the [[Zeppelin]] airships<ref>The Times Apr 28, 1937</ref>. [[Harold Vezey Strong]] was chairman. The study was sponsored by Admiral Sir [[Reginald Hall]], with the approval of Mr [[Neville Chamberlain]], in collaboration with Dr. Eckener<ref>The Times, Aug 16, 1955</ref> | ||
1937 Proposals were made (to the Air Ministry) for obtaining 2 airships from Germany and operating routes to Montreal and Karachi, where bases had already been established | 1937 Proposals were made (to the Air Ministry) for obtaining 2 airships from Germany and operating routes to Montreal and Karachi, where bases had already been established (for use by the [[R100]] and [[R101]]). | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:36, 25 May 2017
The syndicate was formed by several organisations, including some shipping companies, concerned at the potential loss of passenger trade to the Zeppelin airships[1]. Harold Vezey Strong was chairman. The study was sponsored by Admiral Sir Reginald Hall, with the approval of Mr Neville Chamberlain, in collaboration with Dr. Eckener[2]
1937 Proposals were made (to the Air Ministry) for obtaining 2 airships from Germany and operating routes to Montreal and Karachi, where bases had already been established (for use by the R100 and R101).
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