HINKLER INTERVIEWED
PROSPECTS OF FLYING
(United Press Association—By Electric '.•hv; Telegraph—Copyright).
(Reoeived this day at 9.25. a.m.) LONDON, Oct. 29.
Hinkler interviewed, stated his future was undecided. He ridiculed the .rumour concerning an engagement by the Australia Company for flying German machines. “I am a free lance. Numerous propositions have been submitted hut. I won’t tackle anything unless I can be absolute director, running things in my own way. I am not contemplating flying the Atlantic or to Australia.”
Discussing aviation he favoured a Britain-Australia service using a twin engined machine, carrying ten passengers, taking about a fortnight with ten landings, mainly night flying, thus allowing sight seeing and minimising monotony. He estimated the return fare (between £6OO and £BOO sterling. Each scheme would link the Australian capitals, facilitate trade and popularise tourist traffic. He was convinced the aeroplane would outclass the airship.
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Hokitika Guardian, 30 October 1928, Page 6
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143HINKLER INTERVIEWED Hokitika Guardian, 30 October 1928, Page 6
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