AIR MYSTERY IS CLEARED UP

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 169, 7 October 1927, Page 1

AIR MYSTERY IS CLEARED UP

JUNKERS MACHINE FORCED INTO SEAAIRMEN ALL SAFE By Cafr/e.— Prr.aa Association. — Copyright. Recti. 9.5 a.m. LISBON, Tintr sc ay. The mystery as to the whereabouts of the Junkers plane which was reported to have fallen Into the sea. and which sent out wireless calls for assistance, has been cleared up. It is revealed that the plane was forced down near Torres Vedran last night There was a narrow escape from disaster after a thrilling adventure. Engine trouble developed 35 miles north of Lisbon. Because of the thick fog overlying the coast, Pilot Loose was compelled to hover over a beach for half an hour, his companions dropping Verey lights. These drew the attention of fishermen, who shouted a warning against landing on the rocks. The pilot changed his direction and landed la the sea si short distance from the rocks. Fishing smacks put out and towed the seaplane seawards. The crew were uninjured. It is rswealed that the plane carries a passenger, the Austrian actress Fran Dillenz.—A. and N.Z. Three German pilots, including Herr Frit* Loose, left Norderney Island, Hanover,- In a hydroplane, Intend ii>g to fly td New York, via the Azores, but they se-re forced to descend at Sehellingwoude after a flight of 135 miles. From here tlw night was continued. It has been Mimed that the airmen were on a secret flight, for which they had been long prewiring in an Isolated Island in the North Sis*.