AVIATION.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 September 1927, Page 2

AVIATION.

(Australian & X.Z. Cable Association.) AIR DANGERS. NEW YORK, Sept. 7. Reports were received from several vessels searching for Old Glory before darkness fell. Those stated that they had found no trace of the aeroplane. Probably they will resume the search in the morning. There is a rough sea which mitigates against the plane’s chances of remaining afloat for that long. LONDON, Sent. 7. England is anxious regarding the fate of the Old Glory plane. Coming oil top of the Saint Raphael’s disappearance, the failure strengthens the opinion against trans-Atlantic flying. PARIS. Sept. 7. The Director of the Aeronautical Department is strongly discouraging tran.s-Atla.nlic private flights He says that they cannot he prevented, liut his Department is insisting on their having wireless strong enough to broadcast a S.O.S. and also that any land 'plane used must be capable of floating for twenty-four hours. The Director says: “As they persist in going, wo are. obliged, in the interests of humanity, to help as much as possible.”

“PRIDE OF DETROIT.” WASHINGTON, Sept. 7. The relatives and friends of Schlee and Brock, now leaving Rangoon, have telegraphed to the Navy Department, requesting the latter to forbid the two aviators to attempt a flight in the Pride of Detroit from Tokio to the United Stairs. The request is made on the ground that neither of the men is a. navigator, and that the attempt would be nothing less than suicide. Acting Naval Secretary Robinson has replied stating that the rdalives and friends have his heartiest sympathy, but the Naval Department lies no authority to interfere. H<‘ suggests that the relatives should cable the fliers and themselves dissuade them. MISSING AIRMEN. NEW YORK, Sent. 3. Anxiety is increasing on both sides of the Atlantic regarding tho aeroplane Sir dblin CTirlino. now overdue al Croydon. Nothing lias been heard since the plane loft Harbour Grace and the abs"nce of reports of sighting over lieland, which is customary, is causing additional ri'a nn. TTopo virtually ab:iniloiu?<l for Old Glory. Vessels after making a thoiougli search are abandoning the effort. A rough sea rendered tho chance of a rubber ho d floating as negligible. The only remaining hope is that a ship without radio might have rescued the fliers.

The Royal Windsor at present at Hal hour Grace, offered to search for Old Glory, but flic weather conditions prevent both an attempt and flight to England.