HC Deb 06 July 1938 vol 338 c403W
Mr. Perkins

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he has yet inquired from the German Government as to whether they use petrol-engines or engines of the Diesel type on their service over the South Atlantic?

Captain Balfour

I understand that the German Company operating the South Atlantic service is using both types of engines. Two machines using Diesel engines have been in service about 20

Crosses. Bars. Total Awards. Medals. Bars. Total Awards.
Distinguished Flying Cross. Distinguished Flying Medal.
June, 1918 to 5th July, 1938 1st January, 1930 to 5th July, 1938. 1,192 95 1,287 168 3 171
27 4 31 23 1 24
Air Force Cross. Air Force Medal.
June, 1918 to 5th July, 1938 1st January, 1930 to 5th July, 1938. 804 16 820 185 5 190
70 6 76 35 35

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