06 Feb 1948
Page 1
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1948
Page
1
A visitor recounts a blast that formed a volcanic island in Blanche Bay, ejecting 93 million cubic yards of debris. By 1944 vegetation reappeared, transforming the barren isle, suggesting study value for land reclamation and the impact of tropical rains on future projects.
Squadron Leader James Lomas pilots an RAF Gloster Meteor from Edinburgh to Hertfordshire at high speed. The flight covered 3131 tiles in 30 minutes 25 seconds with modest headwinds and landed with extra fuel. The mission highlights the Fighter Interception and Development Squadron’s jet operations.
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