LONG FLY RECORD
ATTEMPT BY R.A.F. v British Official Wireless.) (Received this day at 12.25. p.m.' RUGBY, July 22. It is learned that the Royal Air Force are to make another attempt to 'break the World’s long distance record, with a big Fairy-Napier long range monoplane, which recently flew a non-stop to India. The machine Is at present being exhibited at the aero shop at Olympia, hut immediately this closes on Saturday next, it will be taken to Cranivell aerodrome to he prepared for an attempt to fly either to Colombo or Durban, the destination being decided according to the weather conditions.
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Hokitika Guardian, 23 July 1929, Page 5
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102LONG FLY RECORD Hokitika Guardian, 23 July 1929, Page 5
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