MOTH AIRPLANE FOR AUCKLAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 287, 24 February 1928, Page 9

MOTH AIRPLANE FOR AUCKLAND

COMPANY TO BE FORMED The arrival of a Moth airplane in Auckland to-day by the Mataroa marks an important step in the establishment of commercial flying in New Zealand. The machine, which is the regular standardised model sold in England to-day for about £ 650, was purchased by Mr. Douglas Mill, of Remuera, during his recent visit to England, on behalf of a private company in Auckland. In all probability, the plane will be unpacked and assembled immediately, and will be on view for public inspection until the registration of a company which Mr. Mill is forming to utilise the machine for photographic purposes and commercial flying. With a maximum load of approximately 14cwt, which includes two people, the Moth has an approximate speed of 100 m.p.h. and with its 30-80 h.p. air-cooled engine and its general compactness, it will be able to take off within a hundred yards and land within a 130yds run. It is anticipated that should business warrant it, more Moths and perhaps larger machines will be purchased by th© company, which will have its headquarters and landing ground in the vicinity of Auckland.

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