BOUND THE WORLD.
FRENCH FLYERS REACH PARIS. (United Press Association—Copyright). PARIS, April 15. Captain Cos'tes and Lieutenant Lebrix have arrived at Le Bourget after a flight round the world. They left Paris on October 10, 1927, and have covered 35,225 miles in 338 flying, hours.—Australian Press Association.
THE GREATEST THRILL.
CROSSING OF MOUNT VESUVIUS
(Received This Day, 10.40 a.m.) PARIS, April 15
Coste, interviewed, said the greatest thrill of the world flight was the crossing of Vesuvius. They flew from sunshine into a dark cloud, the fumes burning their eyes and throats. They had to fight their way through and were thankful to see the blue sky again. Coste expressed the opinion that although their time from Tdkio to Paris was a record it could easily be beaten. He was confident the distance could be flown under six days. They found the long flight less tiring than a short one and became accustomed to the shortage of food and sleep. The President (M. Doumergue) gave a reception to the aviators, who were afterwards acclaimed by a huge concourse of Parisians.—Australian Press Associations.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 48, Issue 158, 16 April 1928, Page 5
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