BIG FLIGHT

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 386, 22 November 1932, Page 5

BIG FLIGHT

(Press. Assn.-

PROPOSAL TO REACH AUSTRALIA IN FIVE; DAYS A SPECIAL 'PLANE-

-By Telegraph — Copyright)

London, November 20. The Daily Express' aviation coi'respondent in an exclusive statement, announces that plans are being made for the greatest flight to Australia yet attempted, namely, a continuous day and night flight, which is expected to cover 10,450 miles from Lympne to Port Darwin in five days. Outstanding aviators are arranging the scheme for the early spring, the leader being a world-famous Englishman. A continuous flight will be made possible by refuelling from tanker machines along the route, which will supply petrol and food. A special secret biplane is being constructed for the adventure, in which high speed will be saerificed to reliability. The designers have decided on a single radial air-cooled engine of the latest type in preference to multiple. engines, because experience has shown the former can run without ceasing and p'ractically unattended for 1000 hours, while multiples multiply the risks of engine trouble. The project is amply supported financially, and several thousands of pounds have already been spent in the preliminary work. The chief concern is the preparation of a perfect plan in every technical detail, with a view to obtaining a nonstop record for Britain. The training of the tanker pilots will begin in January. The actual route will only he chosen after trials with the special machine have been made.