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Hokitika Guardian, 21 October 1930, Page 4

The comradeship of the air is akin to the comradeship of the seif. Kingsford .Smith observing the plight of his rival, Hill, promptly returned and descended to render what aid he could, ft was a sporting net to do in the circumstances, and showed the stuff these aerial heroes are made of. Hill, despite his very present loss, was not to he outdone in courtesy, and he returned the compliment by presenting his rival with his collapsible boat its an aid to succour in the event of an accident' over the sea These were splendid traits in .tin character of the men a.nd made the story of their flight more epic still. Reading the fuller story of the aerial journey, one is all the more impressed by the achievement in learning of the capable manner in which., Kings-

lord Smith planned and carried through his record achievement. His expert work suggpsts the highest appreciation has been well wen. His meeting with Hill had its tragic side, but was softened by the spirit of hot' the men in the sudden adversity. Smith wos prepared to endanger the record he was making, id' it were only possible to assist his comrade in distress. Such ready sacrifice commend . tiie fullest admiration and respect ■>iul adds to the halo which surrounds tire crown the hero is entitled to wear.