144 Miles an Hour by French Aviator.
RECORD FLIGHT OF 9,795 MILES
IN ONE BIPLANE
It is the boast of French aviators that they are the most daring and most efficient in the world. M. Guillaux, an a viator <vith several fine long-distance flights to his credit, has now broken all speed records, attaining 14-1. miles an hour. Starting- from Savign.y-en- Braye, he covered the Hi) miles to Paris in fifty minutes. This was accomplished with the wind in his favour, but it must also be considered that he carried a passanirer. Perhaps even more remarkable is the feat accomplished by M. Kourp.ey, who has covered 9,7'.»5 milrs without changing cither his biplane or his motor.
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Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 14 August 1914, Page 8
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116144 Miles an Hour by French Aviator. Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 14 August 1914, Page 8
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