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ATLANTIC CROSSING London, Jan. 15. Delivering' an American bomber to Britain, a {former British 'Airways’ pilot. Captain- Pat Eves, aged 31, established a transatlantic record. Details have been kept secret, but it can be revealed that he had breakfast in America and; tea in England. The airman experienced terrific cold, but had a peaceful trip. - ' , '' It is learned that ’ R.A.F. \pilots will shortly receive turns of ferrying planes across the Atlantic, thereby securing valuable experience in navigation, in addition to a rest from combat. Wingless fuselages of singleseater fighters may be loaded in the larger bombers. The Italians delivered fighters to Africa by similar means.

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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 13241, 17 January 1941, Page 5

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NEW RECORD Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 13241, 17 January 1941, Page 5

NEW RECORD Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 13241, 17 January 1941, Page 5