ZEPP. FOR POLE.
Graf Visit to Coincide With Wilkins'. ARCTIC TRIP PLANNED. (Received 1 p.m.) BERLIN, May 6. Dr. Eckener announces that with the object of deciding whether an airship is suitable for transportation for Arctic exploration the Graf Zeppelin will go to the pole in July, coinciding with Sir Hubert Wilkins' attempt. The Graf will carry a complete polar equipment besides 45 persons, including eight scientists and explorers, and also German, English, American and Russian aviation experts.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 106, 7 May 1931, Page 7
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