AVIATION.
KILLED ON THE WING. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.', Paris, April 22. Lieutenant Deblamont, a military aviator, was killed while flying at Villa Couclay.
DEATH IN A FALSE START. (Received 8 a.m.) London, April 22. Paymaster Cerrie, a naval aviator, was conversing with Lieutenant Lushington, who was about to make an ascent, when the engine suddenly started. Cerne was knocked down and the propeller cut off his foot, and smashed his thigh, causing his death. THE MAKINGS OF A ROW. (Received 9.45 a.m.) Paris, April 22. Two German officers, while biplaning, ran short of petrol and landed at Arracourt, believing that they were in Germany. The French Ambassador at Berlin asked Germany to take steps to prevent the regrettable landings. A GIFT TO NEW ZEALAND. THE LATEST TYPE OF AERO-
PLANE
TO BE USED FOR MILITARY
PURPOSES. Wellington, 'April 23. Messrs Coward and Sons, proprietors of the Standard of Empire Newspaper, have presented an aeroplane to the Nerv Zealand Government. It is not stated what elass of aeroplane it is, hut it is of the latest type, with the most modern improvements. The gift will he used for military purposes.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 90, 23 April 1913, Page 5
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192AVIATION. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 90, 23 April 1913, Page 5
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