AVIATION.
(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.)
A FLYING MARVEL. LONDON. June 19. Flying history was made by Carr’s magnificent landing, bis giant plane being undamaged. Aviation circles ring with praise. Even the designers are amazed. '1 bey say they believed it impossible to land safely during the first twelve hours, in view ot the enormous weight of petrol. It "as obvious, as he circled, that Can was uncertain whether to jump i» a l );l la ' chute, and allow the machine to tall. Experts were aware of the grave danger. and held their breath. Houevei, at the moment for landing, Carr gave his engine two brief throttles and landed perfectly, even though experts still say it is impossible, theoretically. Keen disappointment is expressed at the failure of the flight.
CARRS FLIGHT. LONDON. June 19.
Regarding Carr’s flight, the Daily Telegraph’s expert points out that the Americans and the French each have a long list of failures, but the successes rtf Lindbergh and Chamberlain are impressive, as there lias been no failure in their c-ases. their engine installations being perfect.
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Hokitika Guardian, 21 June 1927, Page 2
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