HC Deb 30 November 1931 vol 260 c763
81. Lieut.-Colonel APPLIN

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air when it is proposed to open the air-mail service between London and Capetown; and how long it is anticipated the journey will take?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Philip Sassoon)

It is proposed to open the regular air-mail service between London and Capetown on 20th January next from London, and on 25th Jauary from Capetown. The flights are expected to take 11 days.