JOHNNIE AND JIMMY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 116, 18 May 1932, Page 7

JOHNNIE AND JIMMY.

"She'll Take Charge of Controls"

Says Mollison.

FLYERS' ROMANCE,

LONDON, May 11,

Miss Amy Johnson and Mr. "Jimmy" Mollison, the noted flyers, whose engagement has just been announced, discussed with a representative of "The Sun" plans for a "double-harness" flight to the United States and back in two and a half days.

Interviewed in Mollison's luxurious suite in Grosvenor House, overlooking Park Lane and Hyde Park, both were intensely nervous. Amy, relaxed in a huge armchair, scarcely spoke. Excitement appeared to have drained her energy though her eyes were alert.

Mollison, fidgeting nervously, said that he was grateful for the good wishes from Australia as their romance really began there. They became firm friends when he flew with Amy from Brisbane to Sydney after the "Jason" had crashed. "Amy then shared the controls, but she will doubtless monopolise them in the future," he said. "She will be our pilot henceforth."

Asked if they were flying together to Australia before the end of the year, "I cannot say," replied Miss Johnson. Mollison interjected that they _ both wanted to go, as he considered himself an Australian, and Amy liked the country and the people. "Tell Australia we are very, very happy," said Miss Johnson.

"Wβ cannot promise that we will spend our honeymoon in Australia, but it is quite on the cards that we will pay a flying visit." "Include me in all greetings to Australia," Mollison interposed. "We hope to be married in London very soon, but I shall go ahead with attempts on records."

"We've got to talk about that very seriously," said Mies Johnson, smilingly, "but neither of us intends to give up flying. We shall be able to help each other in the future." Mollison and Miss Johnson are arranging to fly to Glasgow to visit his parents.