AVIATION

Hokitika Guardian, 17 October 1929, Page 5

AVIATION

AIRSHIP R.lOl. FURTHER TESTS. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) ... LONDON, October 15; ’ The airsilip “R 101” will fly again to-morrow for from eight to ten hours after which she will fly round Britain, also including Ireland. She has to undergo four more tests before being declared airworthy. These will consist .of high, speed and vttal turning tests such as those which broke the back of the airship “R3S.” .It is pointed out that “R 101” is merely a schedule name. When the trials are completed, the airship will be christened at her masthead. The name will be chosen by the Air Council,, then submitted to the King, and finally will be sanctioned by Parliament. • . It is. stated the Air Council are likely to favour a symbolic name suggested by the airship’s talisman, such as “My Lady of the Winds,’’ or “Virgin of the Skies.’’

KINGSFORD SMITH. ATLANTIC FLIGHT NEXT YEAR. •'(Received this dnv at 11 a.m.) VANCOUVER, October 17. Kingsford Smith returned to his boyhood home to-day and ,spent the morning renewing acquaintances. Before addressing the Canadian .Club, he confirmed the report that he will attempt a non-stop Atlantic flight, in 1930 and intimated he had no intention of essaying a San Frnncisoo-Tokio hop. The aviator sails by the Aorangi.