THE CLOUD-PIERCERS.
AMERICAN ALTITUDE RECORD. (Received 2 p.m.) DAYTON (Ohio), January 29. In a specially equipped aeroplane, Lieutenant John Macready on Friday reached an altitude of 35,800 ft, establishing a new American record. He attempted to break the world's record, but was forced to descend two hours after he took off by a supercharger, which failed to function.— (A. and N.Z. Cable.) I
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Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 25, 30 January 1926, Page 9
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