HC Deb 06 May 1913 vol 52 cc1835-6
83. Mr. HUNT

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what is the size of the two non-rigid airships on order for the Navy; when are the contractors bound to deliver them; are they being built in this country; and can he give their estimated speed?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)

The capacities of the airships are 229,450 and 300,050 cubic feet. Their estimated speed is over 40 miles per hour. One airship is in this country and will shortly be undergoing trials. The other is on the way to this country after having undergone satisfactory preliminary flight trials.

Mr. HUNT

Was either of them built in this country?

Dr. MACNAMARA

Neither.