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ABOVE THE CLOUDS

AYRMEN LEAVING BLENHEIM

TOWN DOES THEM HONOUR

Spocial Correspondent.' Blenheim, .September \. Dinting their stay in Blenheim, Captain Jjuan Dickson and his mechanic, Mr. J. D, Moore, havo been lionised ; and tho Jteen popular interest in tho airmen was maintained up to the moment of their departure for Kaikoura at 10.43 this mormtyg.. The head* of the motor industry in Marlborough entertained Captain Dickson and Mr. .Jfoore at a dinner, when tho Mayor aiil Progress Committee and representative business men were also present. In implying to the toast of

"Aviation in JS'ew Zealand," Captaiu Dickson dealt vith tho art of flight from a commercial n.ipect, and gave somo illuminating iigures, showing that at the present time it is an enterprise to be tackled only by iAnanciers of heroic temperament. It woulld bo a long time ere aviation could bo ,mado_ a payable commercial proposition HJ3 was assured, however, by progressive Blenheim men, that a hangar wouild be- provided there shortly, for visiting machines. The project of establishing a complete aerodrome would follow in <hio course,

Picton was not visitad by Captain Dickson in his aeroplane. Hut as the ijuest of tho Borough 'Council lie was motored down yesterday entertained at luncheon. Ho inspected various proposed landing places for aeroplanes. Very regretfully Captuili Dickson finid he must report that there Has no liopo of bringing an aeroplane to Picton, owing to tho rough ground and lofty hills. But the Sounds were suitable for hydroplanes. If it was decjdfc'd to buy one, he advised the purchase of a flying boat, Such a machine could alight in. fairly rough water.'

More than 200 passengers were flown in the Avro machine "while here, Of these a, large number wero so ' pleased with the courtesy and attention shown by fho airmen that they decided to express their appreciation' in a tangible way. An hour before sidling this morning Captain Dickson n.ad Mr. Moore were met at their hotel, by the Mayor, the chairman of the.Clamber of Commerce, the Progress Committee, and reand visitors. After they had ueen taahSeo 1 ' in brief, 'happy speeches, they were each presented with a wellfilled wallet. Both declared that they would never forget their visit to this hospitable country and would gladly accept the cordial invitation tp return in the summer. A feature was the speech on behalf of the Native race, made by Mr, A. Bore, a Maori luridowner, who, with his wife, made one of the earliest flights here in the Avro machine. Captain Dickson carried mail bags for Kaikoura and Clirisbchurch, and special greetings from Marlborough's civic authorities to those of the southern towns.

Tho airmoir's departure was made in brilliant calm weather. The third seat of the lean, light air-flyer was occupied by Mrs. B. Limbrick, of BSenheim, the lady who had made the initial flißht in the province. The pilot was in his place, and the engine throbbing, when the mechanic climbed up into his seat beside the passenger. The 'plane moved a little under the impetus of her quickening propeller. Three rousing choers were given for Captain Dickson, and another three for the passenger. Then the pilot shut off his engine, tbere was a roar from the loud exhausts, and across the sward tho huge, bird-thing leaped, scaring the graaing sheep, far and wide. It lifted across some trees, banked and soared above the heads of the cheering throng, while the three in her shining Fuselage waved and 6miled. Higher yet, and straight for the Vernon. Hills she h°aded, climbing steadily, till she passed.as a tiny-speck above the gleaming lip of a white cloud, and was gone. The aeroplane covered tho 18 miles to Seddon in 11 minutes, and reached Kaikoura, °8 miles away by road, in 1 hour and 10 minutes. She will continue her way to Christchurch on Monday.

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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 294, 6 September 1920, Page 6

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639

ABOVE THE CLOUDS Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 294, 6 September 1920, Page 6

ABOVE THE CLOUDS Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 294, 6 September 1920, Page 6

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