AIRMAN’S DEATH
POSITION OF ANEMOMETER POLE VERDICT RESERVED (PIEB9 ABSOCIATIOH TKLEGRAM.J WELLINGTON. February 29. The ir quest into the death of Squadron Leader M, C. McGregor was resumed to-day. The evidence this morning was confined almost wholly to the question whether the anemometer pole which was struck by McGregor was a menace to aviators Squadron Leader G. L. Stedman. Instructor to the Wellington Aero Club, said that in his opinion 'A had been proved that the mast was a real danger to any aviator, no matter how experienced. Wing Commander T. M. Wilkes, Director of Air Services, said that without doubt the gustiness of the wind had affected McGregor’s landing. The location of the mast bad been decided on by Wing Commander S. Grant Dalton when Director of Aviation, in consultation with Dr. Kidson and officers of the City Council, Dr. Kidson said that the mast, with the anemometer, was in the best position for the aerodrome. Its efficiency would be impaired if it were shifted or reduced in height. The verdict was reserved.
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Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21721, 2 March 1936, Page 17
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