§ Colonel DAYasked the Secretary of State for Air how many biplanes were taking part in the Cairo-to-Cape flight; who are the makers of these planes; what engines are being used; can he give the names of the principal stopping places en route; and what will be the approximate cost to the State of this flight?
§ Sir S. HOAREAs regards the first three parts of the question, four service aircraft, manufactured by the Fairey Aviation Company, Limited, and equipped with Napier Lion engines, are taking part in the flight in question. As regards the fourth part, the principal stopping places are Wadi Halfa, Khartoum, Malakal, Mongalla, Kisumu, Tabora, Abercorn, N'dola, Livingstone, Buluwayo, Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Capetown. As regards the last part, the extra cost involved is estimated at £3,500, as a maximum.