AVIATION.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 March 1928, Page 2

AVIATION.

Australian <fc N.Z. Cable Association.) SPEED TESTS. LONDON, March. 17. The disastrous week of British aviation is responsible for two fairly general decisions. First, that the attempt to beat the speed record must lie renewed, and, secondly, that the Atlantic venture, though fascinating should stop. It is certain that another attempt will be made by a Boy a I Air Force pilot to regain the speed record for which two super-marines are available, one of which is the actual Schneider winner. Experts say it is not difficult to beat the Italian figure, and that indeed Kinkead actually did so at the moment of the tragedy. The Vice-Marshall, who is responsible lor approving designs ol aircrafts, said to-night that though th|e Kinkead tragedy had temporarily prevented the record being beaten, we can achieve it, and we shall achieve it at no distant date. Already plans are going apace for several trans-Atlantic (lights, some ol which determination is realised in England, where there is id likelihood of the passing ol a general hail. Sir Viareker said he Imped someone would hurry up and get the transAtlantic flight accomplished. lhon there would he no more toss in that connection. He added the Air Ministry would not organise any direct flight. “BED BOSE” NEABING DAB WIN. WELTEVBKDKN. March 1(5. Captain Lancaster and Mrs Miller, in the aeroplane “ Bed Bose ” arrived at Binia, and expect to reach Darwin on Sunday.