FLYING-BOAT BASE

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 396, 1 April 1937, Page 6

FLYING-BOAT BASE

POSSIBLE AUCKLAND BASE Inspection By Captain Musick Press Association —Copyright. Auckland, March 31. An inspection of Waitemata Harbour and of the suggested sites l for the establishment of a flying boat base will be mlade to-morrow by Captain Musick and experts from the crew of the American survey clipper. This l is actually one of the most important aspects of the survey flight, for a first-class terminal base is an essential in the organisation of a commercial air service. Captain Musick and his officers, together With Mr. Harrold Gatty and the company's experts who have been responsible for the ground organisation at Auckland, will first obtain a comprehensive view of the harbour from the summit of Mount Eden. Having obtained a panoramic view’ of the harbour, with particular reference to the selection of the most suitable quarter for the establishment of the base, the party will probably drive along Waterfront Road to inspect the general outlook from that angle. Finally they will return to the city and board the Auckand Harbour Board’s launch to complete their inspection by sea.

During his earlier visits to Auckland Mr. Gatty has made several inspections' of the harbour, in company with the hlairbour. board’s officials. to pick out possible sites for a flying boat base. These sites will all be inspected and their advantages assessed by experts from the crew of the clipper

A visit was paid this afternoon to the company’s temporary wireless station, and matters in this connection will also form the subject for reports to the head office of the com pay.