ACCIDENTS IN THE AIR.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 April 1920, Page 4

ACCIDENTS IN THE AIR.

AUSTRALIAN FLYERS CRASH. AN ITALIAN IN TROUBLE J3y Telc&rapn.—rress Assn.—Copyright. Received April C, 5.5 p.m. Delhi, April 4. ' Lieut. Parer and Lieut. Macintosh, who are iiying from London to Australia, crashed at Moulrnein owing to a forced landing when trying to avoid the crowds' rushing on the racecourse. The aero? plane was badly damaged, but will re* smiic the flight as soon as repairs are effected. Fcrraml, who is flying from Roma to Tokio, landing after a trial flight to Rangoon, damaged his under carriage. The machine must remain five or sis days while repairs are carried out.— i Reuter Service. " Received April 5, 7 p.m. Calcutta, April 1. Parer arrived at Rangoon from Akyab on Friday afternoon, Parer and Mcintosh are jnaking their flight under financial difficulties. Tliey have espended all thdir resources in improving their machine, and soinetimeß have been compelled to resort to manual labor to buy oil. They haVe also raised funds by exhibition flights. Better arranga. ments have been completed for the bai-i ance of the journey.—United Service. POULET HOPES TO ARRIVE THIS .MONTH. Received April 5, 7 p.m. Paris, April 4. Poulet luis arrived at Moulrnein, ia Lower Burma. His machine need* repairs and the replacement of several important parts, He hopes to reach Australia on April 20. Benoist, Lis mechanic, is returning to France.— AurN.Z. Cable Asm. " HANDLEY-PAGE TRAGEDY. CREW OF MACHINE KILLED. Received April 5, 11.20 p.m. Cairo, April 4. A Royal Air Force Handley-Paga aeroplane crashed north of Atbara'. The crew of four was killed. There are no details as to their identity.—Reuter Service.