Jane's All the World's Aircraft. 1913 Papyras Classics

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Chapter 9

Chinese

Central American.

General Note.—Nicaragua and S. Domingo have both purchased one or two aeroplanes for their military forces: but nothing appears to have been done with them.

Chilian.

Aviator.—Edwards, Emilio. Sanchez Besa is a Chilian, but resides in Paris (see France).

Military Aviation.—In 1912, a commencement was made and one 80 h.p. Deperdussin purchased. Other machines are now on order.

Aviators.

Lee, Y. L. (British Ae.C. 148)
Tsai Tao Prince

Military Aviation.

In March, 1913, orders were placed for six 80 h.p. Caudrons, also for six 50 h.p., and a decision arrived at gradually to acquire a force of 700 aeroplanes, but very little has actually been done to date.