AVIATION.
(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.)
EXPLOSION IN DIRIGIBLE. TOKYO. Oct. 24
The Use of hydrogen gas instead of helium caused an explosion resulting in the destruction of Japan’s biggest, and latest navy dirigible, No. ;!. during manoeuvres, There was only one casualty out of the crew ei seven alumni. When the explosion occurred the airship was almost stationary. facing a gale with engines going at lull speed and a spark eomniiinieabod with the hydrogen.
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Hokitika Guardian, 26 October 1927, Page 2
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73AVIATION. Hokitika Guardian, 26 October 1927, Page 2
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