IN THE AIR.
AMERICAN SEAPLANE TAKES TO THE SEA. By Telegraph—P„*ess Aisn. —Copyright New York, May 20. The Washington correspondent of the New York Times states that Commandet Towers, of the seaplane NC3, cabled a report to the Navy Department from Ponta del Garda. The report shows that the seaplane was compelled to descend in the sea on the morning of May 17 for the purpose of making observations. The tea was rough, and the machine was damaged in alighting, and was not able to rise. The mishap occurred 85 miles south of the proper course, and 205 miles from Ponta del Garda. NC3 taxied on the surface of the sea for more than 52 hours in spite of a heavy gale, and reached Ponta del Garda on May 10. She los.t both wing pontoons on the way.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A MOSQUITO AEROPLANE. London, June 1. A mosquito aeroplane, the smallest in the world, was successfully flown for an hour. The engine is 20 horse-power and the span 13 feet.— Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 3 June 1919, Page 5
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172IN THE AIR. Taranaki Daily News, 3 June 1919, Page 5
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