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Across the snub nose of many a U. S. Army bomber is the proud motto: "Mors et Destrnctio" (Death & Destruction). Last week the Army Air Corps made plans to purchase $30,000,000 worth of Death & Destruction within the next three years. First step toward acquisition of 1,000 of the world's finest fighting aircraft will be the purchase of 80 new high-speed bombers to be delivered in 1935. With contracts to be let by competitive bidding. Army officials expect the new bombers will have a top speed of 250 m.p.h., cruising speed of 220 m.p.h., ability...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Aeronautics: Death & Destruction | 5/21/1934 | See Source »

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