ÆRIAL NAVIGATION.
TRIAL IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright, Adelaide, October 5. The initial flight of Dr. Mawson's aeroplane has taken place, and lasted twenty minutes. Lieut. Watkins, the aviator, was overcome by petrol funics, and landed suddenly. He was dazed and struck a post, the machine being slightly damaged. Received 5, !).."> p.m. Adelaide, October 5. Lieutenant Watkins and his assistant mado another flight this morning. As the monoplane touched the ground it turned a somersault, both the occupants being pinned beneath and bruised. The monoplane was badly smashed.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 90, 6 October 1911, Page 5
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89ÆRIAL NAVIGATION. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 90, 6 October 1911, Page 5
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