AVIATION

Hokitika Guardian, 24 September 1928, Page 5

AVIATION

AIRMEN EN ROUTE. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). ' 5: WANGANUI, Sept. 24. The airmen left Westmere at 11.5 a.m. for Blenheim. The weather was very boisterous, a strong westerly gale blowing. About 300 people journeyed out to witness the take off, which was accomplished most successfully in spite of the shifty winds, which blew with great force at times. The fliers circled over the city:and then proceeded south.

FLYERS AT BLENHEIM. DEPART FOR. CHRISTCHURCH TO-MORROW. BLENHEIM, September 24. The Bristol planes arrived at Blenheim at 1.18 p.m. The flyers report a terrible* trip from Wanganui, being buffeted all the way by head winds and rainstorms. After landing here they decided to stay the night, leaving early to-morrow rfor Christchurch. MAIL- PLANE MISSING, CASABLANCA, September 23. The French.mail aeroplane flying a regular service to Dakar is. missing. It is feared the occupants have fallen into The hands of hostile Moors, who three; months ago captui'ed and are still detaining in prison another pilot of the same .company. . • AERIAL DEFENCE. AIR MARSHALL ARRIVES. . AUCKLAND, September 24. Air Marshall Sir John Salmon, passenger hi' the Aorangi, arrived this morning and proceeds to Wellington to confer with the Government regarding air defence. He is accompanied by Squadron-Leader Drummond and FlightLieutenant Ledger. They were met on arrival by Major-General Young, Major Wilkes, and Major.lsitt.