OFFICIAL WIRELESS
THE KING’S NEW CAR.
FOR USE ON THE MOORS.
VBritish Official Wireless.)
RUGBY, August 27
A six-wheeler Urossley car of givat speed, comfort and adaptability has been specially constructed for the King. ■ l is designed for use on the moors and' for the inspection of the Royal estates. The machine travels smooth- ’ !y over rough or broken ground, over loose sand and even over ploughed' land. It will enable the King to follow the gun in comfort and go anywhere where the wheels can get a footing. The rating of the new vehicle is nineteen horse-power, and there are four forward speeds and reverse, and an auxiliary gearing system giving a further extra low gear.. The ranged of four speeds is for use under extreme conditions.
PRINCE AS A PILOT. FREQUENT FLIGHTS MADE. RUGBY,- August 27. The “ Daily Mail ” states that the Prince of Wales, who has been flying regularly for some years and hag often handled the controls in the air, has now become a competent air pilot. He. has recently made frequent flights in company with Squadron-Leader Don who has the reputation of being one of the cleverest and safest of ‘English pilots.
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Hokitika Guardian, 30 August 1929, Page 3
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