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Ocean travel speeds from clipper to rocket planes
Uncle Ray notes air travel outpacing ships with the China Clipper voyage San Francisco to Manila and Pacific crossing under 60 hours. Plans for Atlantic seaplane service may start within months, offering one to one and a half day crossings for passengers and mail.
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Newfoundland-Ireland
China
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Manila
Philippine Islands
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