IN FIVE DAYS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 276, 21 November 1932, Page 7

IN FIVE DAYS.

great flight plan.

BRITISH ENTERPRISE.

pwland to Australia Non-Stop fin 'Plane.

betuelling en route,

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.|J$ / (Received 12.30 p.m.) ■ LONDON, November 20.

'The' "Daily Express" aviation correspondent in an exclusive anfrfllia yet attempted—a continuous day-and-night flight, which is expected Scover the 10,450 miles from Lympne to Port Darwin in five days. . Outstanding aviators are said to be arranging the scheme :or early next soring the'leader being a world-famous Enelishman. A continuous flight will be' made, possible by refuelling from "tanker" machines along the route, which will supply both petrol and food.

A special secret biplane is being constructed for the adventure in which high sneed is to, be sacrificed for reliability. Tfo,-designer's have decided on a single radial air-cooled engine of the latest type in' preference to multiple engines, bailee experience has shown that the former can v run ceaselessly and practically .for 1000 hours, while tie- 'other ' type multiplies the risk of •engine'trouble.

The project is said to be amply supported "financially, several thousand pounds having already been spent on preliminary work. The chief concern .is a plan perfect in every technical detail, with a view to obtaining the world's nonstop distance record for Britain.

Training the' tanker pilots will begin in January. The actual route was only chosen after trials with a special .machine. •