CAREER CUT SHORT

Wairarapa Times-Age, 18 June 1938, Page 6

CAREER CUT SHORT

YOUNG NEW ZEALAND AIRMAN’S DEATH. Mr G. A. M. Baird, a pupil pilot at the Royal Air Force flying school at Brough, who was drowned when his aeroplane fell into the Humber as a result of the engine stalling through loss of flying speed, was 25 years of age. He had only been in England about a month when the accident occurred, having left to join the Royal Air Force in April. The son of Mr and Mrs A. M. Baird, of ’ Selwyn Road. Epsom (Auckland), he was born in 1913 and was educated at the Seddon Memorial Technical College. After leaving school Mr Baird work-' ed on a farm in the Wairarapa district for about five years while he was studying to gain his flying licence. He was intensely enthusiastic and gained both his pilot's and passenger licence at Palmerston North shortly' before being admitted to the Air Force. A keen sportsman, Mr Baird was particularly prominent in tennis and Rugby football. In addition to playing at school he was a member of the Taihape representative football team several years ago. He is survived by his parents, a twin brother and two sisters. A cablegram was received by Mr and Mrs Baird from the Secretary of State for Air. Sir Kingsley Wood, expressing sincere sympathy in their bereavement both on his behalf and on that of the Air Council.