MICHELIN AEROPLANE CUP.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1859, 19 September 1913, Page 7

MICHELIN AEROPLANE CUP.

FOURNY WINS RELIABILITY TEST. By Telegraphi-Prosa Association—Copyright ' Paris, September 17. M. Fourny, tho aviator, has completed his journey. He covered 975 miles without changing his biplano or motor, and wins the Michelin Cup. . £1000 FOR BOMB-DROPPING. "Times"-r-Sydney "Sun Special Cables. Paris, September 17. In a bomb-droppiiig competition from airships at Versailles, Lieutenant Varcin scored thirteen out of a possible fifteen hits, and won a prize of £1000. (Rec. September 18, 5.55 p.m.) Paris, September 18. Genera) Paiu, commanding the military manoeuvres, has 'reported that practical experience lias shown that aviation is a geuuino arm of the service, of tho first importance. WATERPLANES FOR THE ADMIRALTY. London, September 17. Short Bros, aro building for ,the Ad*, miralty many large watd-planes l , wirelossly equipped, and armed with a gun ua/paiblo of destroying dirigibles. TWO MILES UP. "Times"—Sydney "Sun" Special Cables. i (Rco. September 18, 5.55 p.m.) • London,. September 18. ■Mr. Sydney'Picklesi the' aviator, who attained somo celobrity ; by waterplaning across tlio Channel with his mother as a passenger, reached l an altitude of two miles while testing an Admiralty biplane. The coldness of the atmosphere stopped his engine, and ho had to descend!..