AVIATION
INDIAN’S FLIGHT.
TO ENGLAND FROM INDIA
(United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright).
LONDON, March 21
Tho first Indian to fly to 'Jingland from India, named Ghawli, landed near Thotford at Norfolk. He said he left India on March 3rd. He was detained at many places by fog, rain and' wind, and had several forced lands. His flying time was seventy hours... It is recalled that the Aga Khan offered a prize of £SOO for the first Indian to fly between England and -India.
INQUEST EVIDENCE,
HOBART, March 22
At the air tragedy inquest, Squad-ron-Leader SriVen expressed the opinion that the accident was due to a 'bump when tuning at too slow a speed, while Grant was manoeuvering for a position to photograph the fall of warships shots. The plane was of an old type, obsolete for the exacting requirements of naval work, though perfectly safe for ordinary flying. The inquiry was adjourned till the injured officers were able to attend.
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Hokitika Guardian, 22 March 1930, Page 5
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