Death & Destruction

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 to climb 2 mi. in 5 min.

Also to be let shortly are contracts for 30 new attack planes. To pay for its new craft the Air Corps will use PWA funds and Congressional appropriations. Call for bids came from Assistant Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring, who last week was absolved of all guilt in connection with Army aircraft purchases by a House Military Affairs sub-committee which investigated Air Corps procurement methods. The subcommittee, in its report, charged Air Corps Chief Benjamin D. ("Benny") Foulois with having acted "in clear violation of the law" by favoring negotiated contracts instead of competitive bidding.

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