AVIATION

Hokitika Guardian, 20 April 1928, Page 3

AVIATION

FLIERS’ POSSIBLE AIOVKM ENTS. •

(United Press Association.— By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.)

OTTAWA, April 10

A Montreal message states Frnulien Junkers has confirmed the. statement that the Bremen may leave Green ley on Sunday. In a telephone message to .Junkers’ Oompany, New York, she stated a conversation with Fitzmauriee convinced lier the Bremen could lie put iu shape with the equipment now fm the u'ay. She hoisell’ (is planning to return to New York to take part ill the lliers’ welcome. Mea ntinie., a reception, seldom paralleled awaits the lliers when they reach AYashington, which is possible on the 26th.

Mr Coo I i duo will receive them at White House .shortly after arrival and the plane will he met on the way from New York I>.v a squadron of army aeroplanes. A message of appreciation from llindenburg and McNeill Thanking Mr Cooli ' For cougratlllaFions on the success of the flight have keen made public. Hindenburg said': “I present, my sincere thanks to you and the American people lor the very cordial congratulations for the successful flight of the Bremen." Hon McNeill said : “l nppree-into your kind message to the Irish people to the splendid achievement of Commander Fitzmauriee and his Herman comrades. May their heroism prove of lusting service to humanity, and h-,v completing the aerial conquest of the Atlantic lead to even closer relations between our countries.”