GREAT AERIAL RACE.
The course for the Circuit of Europe has now been definitely decided. This great international aerial raco will-, now be across four countries—France, Belgium, Holland, and England—and will pass through three capitals—Paris, Brussels, and London. The chief stopping places on the route after the start irom Paris will be Liege, Utrecht, Brussels, and London, with,, of course, a return to the starting point near the French capital. The competition is by far the greatest that has yet been proposed in aviation. It' makes light of frontiers, links up- countries speaking three languages, and includes a double journey over the sea. Its accomplishment will be the most triumphant demonstration of tho powers of the aeroplane yet seen. The Circuit of Europe is organised by "The Standard" and "Le Journal," of Paris, in collaboration with "Le Petit Bleu," of Brussels, and the Aviation Committee in Holland. The departure will probably tako place from Vinccnnes, near Paris, on June 18, the competition continuing until the end of the month. The prize list now amounts to a total of .£16,500.
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1140, 30 May 1911, Page 6
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179GREAT AERIAL RACE. Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1140, 30 May 1911, Page 6
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