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IN THE AIR.

FLIGHT ACROSS AMERICA, SEVEN AIRMEN KILLED. By Telegraph.—Press New York, Oct. 10. Lowell Smith's machine was burned at Buffalo. Maynard is expected to reach Chicago to-day. His speed occasionally exceeds 100 miles hourly. i Seven are dead to date owing to accidents. Nine machines bound west have reached San Francisco and six have arrived at New York. A MACHINE OUT OF ACTION, Received Oct. 17, 7.15 p.m. Washington, Oct. 16. An Omaha message states that,, in landing, Maynard broke the crankshaftof his machine If anothar airplane can pe found within the time limit, he will be allowed to continue his flight.—Aus.N.Z. Caible Assn. THE AUSTRALIAN FLIGHT. Received Oct. 17, 7-50 p.m. London, Oct. 16. The departure of the Ldrkin-Sopwith aeroplane for Australia is definitely fixed tor 10 o'clock on Monday morning. Searching tests were carried out today, and reveal that the machine exceeds the highest expectations. It travelled, fully loaded, at the rate of 107 miles per hour at a height of 6000 feet, with a petrol consumption of 13 gallons, being two gallons under the estimate. This increases the range to 1600' miles, which is much more than was hoped for.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

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Taranaki Daily News, 18 October 1919, Page 5

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IN THE AIR. Taranaki Daily News, 18 October 1919, Page 5

IN THE AIR. Taranaki Daily News, 18 October 1919, Page 5

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