Fallability of Mercator map is pointed out; it is shown that great circle course from Singapore to Vancouver is more economically feasible than island routes now being used; comparison is made between these two routes, envisaging type of aircraft that is expected to be generally available for immediate post war operation; it is suggested that Great Britain establish great circle air route.


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    Title :

    North Pacific economics


    Additional title:

    Flight


    Published in:

    Flight ; 48 , n 1924


    Publication date :

    1945


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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