AVIATION

Hokitika Guardian, 10 August 1931, Page 5

AVIATION

PLANES FORCED DOWN

(United Prttse Association—By Electric 1 olograph—Copyright),

LONDON, August 8

A Royal Air Force pilot, Baughan Fowler, when en route to Folkestone from Northolt, to participate in a display over the tattoo ground, crashed i down in a fog near his destination, and 1 was burned to death. He had stated be would burn flares during tb e display and it is thought that these set fire to the machine. SCHNEIDER CUP. RUGBY, August 7. The Royal Aero Club announces that it has decided that the Schneider Trophy race between Britain, France and Italy shall take place, weather permitting, on September 12. One triangular course over the .Solent and Spith’ead, 50 kilometres, or 31.07 miles, will be flown anti Clock-wise, seven times. In 1929 the course was quadrilateral. The contest will begin at 12.30 p.m., and Southampton Water will he closed from then till 4 p.m. AIRMAN'S MARRIAGE, LONDON, August 8. The Australian aviator, Jatnes Matthews, Who. crashed at Burinali wit!) Hoed, while flyiaig to Australia in July, was married at Motley Abbey, Wempshire to Miss Helda Ann Hallett. The bridegroom is now an aeroplane worker at the Isle of Wight. AMY JOHNSON FELICITATES MOLLISON. LONDON, August 8. Unaware of liis recent address, Miss Amy Johnson telegraphed Mollison, the aviator, at London as follows: — “Congratulations 'on your magnificent flight. Hope you await my return.” Mollison replied:—“Thanks! Will surely await your return.” DESCENT INTO SEA. COPENHAGEN, August 8. Cramer was forced down in the sea between Iceland and Faroe Islands. He expects to be able to proceed. LONDON, August 9. A Copenhagen message states Cramer reached the Faroes Isles safely. WONDERFUL ESCAPE. i LONDON, August 8. The aeroplane “Hannibal,” when en route to Paris, made a; forced landing near Tonbridge. A passenger says the propeller broke in mid air, damaging two others, and only one engine was running when the machine was skilfully manoeuvred through mist and raill. It just missed a farm house and it. knocked it telegraph pole, but landed perfectly in a field, There were eighteen passengers, who were unhurt., They took a relief machine «t Lynip.ne. for Paris. FURTHER PARTICULARS. s • (Received this day at 9.25 a.m) LONDON, August 8. The Hannibal, which is the. largest commercial aeroplane in" the world, narrowly escaped an appalling disaster. Tbe passengers, including Sir Henry Berkin tributed the pilot, Captain F. Dismore, who was responsible for saving their lives. All four propellors were broken when they landed- Birkin took command of the situation in the luxurious saloon. When the Hannibal dived be told tbe others to keep calm and to relax their bodies in order to lessen the shock. AIRMEN START AGAIN. CONSTANTINOPLE, August 8. - Boardman and Polando took off Marseillesward for New York. CAUSE OF DESCENT.

(Received 12-20 p.m.) LONDON, August 9

Hannibal’s descent was due to the failure of one engine and a piece of metal therefrom breaking the blade of the propeller. The hull of the structure was not damaged. The airmen Scott and Mollisprj. met at an informal tea. party, at Tamworth Aero Club. Scott’s first words were:—“Well done, olcl man.” Later the pair together with Mrs Victor Bruce, gave an exhibition of formation dying.