AVIATION

Hokitika Guardian, 20 March 1930, Page 5

AVIATION

.UR TRAGEDY

(Australian Press Association)

HOBART, March 19

During gunnery practice with the Australia Navy at Norfolk Bay, South-East Tasmania, a seaplane 'from H.M.A.S. “Albatross” crashed. One man was killed and two injured. (Received this clay at ID a.m.)

HOBART, March 29

A machine piloted by Grant, was being used for a photographic- bombardment of the Isle- of Caves by the warship Australia. Suddenly it encountered a had bump in the air. and went into a spin which the pilot was unable to overcome. Grant and Elliott were thrown out before reaoi’iiiig the water. McGowan was trapped in the tail where lie was taking observations. and carried under the water. Death is lielicved to have been instantaheoluis iais (the machine (struck the sea with terrific force. Other planes were immediately on the scene and picked up Grant and 'Elliott who kept afloat, despite injuries. They were transferred to the destroyer Anzac, which set out immediately at full speed for Hobart. The machine was recovered and McGowan’s body was found in the tail. Experts declare the accident was not due to engine trouble.

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NEW YORK, March 18

Speaking at a Bond Club luncheon, Sir Eric Gedtles predicted that within five years regular air lines will run between Sydney, Santiago, in Chile, via the United States. Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Britain, Europe and Asia. He stated the Imperial Airways Company would extend its services to Australia in the next two years.