DISTANCE FLYING.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 50, Issue 196, 2 June 1930, Page 5

DISTANCE FLYING.

KINGSFORD SMITH’S PLANS. CROSSING THE ATLANTIC (United Press Association —Copyright.) (Received This Day, 9.20 a.m.) LONDON, June 1. Squadron-Leader Kingsford Smith left Schiphol and has arrived at Croydon Aerodrome, en route for Ireland, where he will begin his long flight across the Atlantic. . . . Interviewed after his arrival a Croydon, Kingsford Smith said he was convinced that “the dear old bus tlm Southern Cross, would not let them down.” The monoplane Was bettei than ever. There would be two Britons, one Dutchman and one Irishman aboard, who were splendid fellows. The monoplane would take on from Ireland when the weather was suitable. He estimated that there would be 35 hours’ flying, and they would haye three hours’ reserve fuel Kingsford Smith intends flying from America to Australia in time tor Ins marriage in September. He adde . “That will be my greatest and best venture.” COMPLETING WORLD CIRCUIT. (Received This Day, 1.5 p.m.) LONDON, June 1. Kingsford Smith hopes to _ take off at the end of June. His destination is Roosevelt Field, New York. He will, then go to San Francisco, where he will have completed a circuit of the world.