AVIATION.
A KEMABKABLE FLIGHT. (jjy Cable—Press Association—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cablo Association.) (Received June 4th, 8.25 p.m.) LONDON, June 3. Aviation circles are astonished at tho success of Hinckler's flight to Turin. Thov regard ,it as one of the most remarkable) in the history of flying, in view of the size of tho aeroplane, which is only equipped with a 35 horse-power engine. The newspaper "Aeroplane" says Hinckler is a very fine navigator. He invented one of the cleverest speed and drift indicators yet produced. He is also an exceptional pilot, full of pluck, determination, and unflagging cheerfulness. He has a fine war record. Ho came to England at his awn expense, and joined tho Royal Naval Air Force. His sorvice included anti-Zeppelin work and scouting in French and Italian waters.
[Hinckler, who is attempting the flight to Australia, left London at 4.50 a.m. on Monday, and arrived at Turin, Italy, at 2.20 p.m. the same day, after a non-stop flight of 9£ hours.]
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Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16853, 5 June 1920, Page 9
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