AIR FLYING.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 October 1919, Page 3

AIR FLYING.

rAUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] MATTHEWS AND KAY. LONDON, Oct. 21. Matthews and Kav started from Hounslow for Australia under excelent conditions in the presence of many . Australian and British flying officers - who cheered as the Sopwith rose. The party included Hawker who arrived in a triplane at the last moment. Matthews arrived at eight-thirty and the j mechanics were already tuning up the machine which ran splendidly. At eleven, Matthews arid Kay donned their leather, furlined kit, looking ready for an Arctic expedition. The crowd were meanwhile anxiously watching the Continental weather reports anil the board showing the day’s departure whereon the following was posted “‘machine sop j with, destination Australia; time, when fog clears.” ■ ; ~ Matthews did not disclose his destination for the first stage. It is believed +0 be the south of France. He added that he wasn’t taking a collapsible boat, as it would only prolong the . agony. .

PARTING MESSAGES. LONDON, Ocfc 21 Matthews rose at 11.45 a.m. He circled over the aerodrome for twentyfive minutes. Then he headed for r Prince Albert telegraphed Matthews M follows “May good fortune attend your sporting flight.” 7 General Seeley (head of the Air Mm istry) wired: “I wish you luck m your sporting attempt to fly to AusHa n^. General Sykes telegraphed: Success to your effort.” MATTHEWS LANDS. LONDON, Oct. 22. Matthews has landed at Marquise, ow ing to fog-