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Approximate Cost.
Capital Expenditure,
Epaction of hangar, machinery ete.
£. 4,000
4 Seaplanes, with W.2. guns etc.
12,500
16,500
or $141,429 @ 2/4d x
Annual Charges.
3 Pilota @ £950
2,550
2 W.T.Operators @ £500
1,000
12 Mechanics £260
3,120
2 Supervisora @ £415
230
10 Chinese (unskilled) @ $15 a month
200
Petrol @ 3/- per gallon for 8 hours
flying per week
940
Lubricating Oil
60
Ammunition etc.
50
Consumption of Spare Parts
1,000
Maintenance of Fane
100
Depreciation of Machines (life about 4 years)
3,000
12,850
or $110, 143 @ 2/4d.x
x Calculated to the nearest Dollar,
Notes in explanation of above,
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(1) Civilian pilots in England receive about £850 a year, and they could probably be obtained for less.
It might be possible to train some officers of the local Police Force, who could then receive their substantive pay plus flying pay.
(2) English civilian mechanics receive about £5 a wesk; it should be possible to train Chinese, who would probably require less.
(3) Size of hangar: 60' long x 32' wide x 13' to 14' inside, Sliding doors are required.
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(4) Workshop 50' x 20' to be built as annexe to hangar, comprising:-
20' x 20' 4" lathe and small sensitive Fitting shop
Carpenters shop 20' x 20' Coppersmiths shop 10' x 20'
drill.
7.
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Ciroular saw and grindstone.
· Brazing fire.
The above estimate is approximate only, but probably
within 30% of the actual figure.
No doubt, the Air Ministry, if asked, would be pleased
to recommend a type of machine, and to furnish all particulars
as to cost of purchase, maintenance and upkeep.
(sd)
C.P. Talbot, Captain.
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