SCHNEIDER CUP TEAM

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 7, 3 October 1927, Page 9

SCHNEIDER CUP TEAM

BRITISH FLYERS IN PARIS PRESSMEN’S VAIN SEARCH FOR WEBSTER ' (Rec. October 2, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, October 1. Representatives of the French newspapers, which enthusiastically applauded the exploits of the Schneider Cup flyers, since the arrival of the team have besieged the hotel attempting to secure an interview with Webster. The Pressmen were unable to identify Webster. Englishmen, in response to inquiries, invariably replying: “I am not he. He is not here.’ - Air Vice-Marshal Scarlett, commander of the team, explained: “We set out as a team, won as a team, and return as a team bearing the cup.”— A.P.A. and “Sun.” ARRIVAL AT CROYDON (Rec. October 2, 11.50 p m.) London, October 2. The home-coming of the Schneider ■ Cup winners to Croydon did not lack enthusiasm, but bad weather kept thousands away. The spectators, through rain and mist, watched the approach in arrow formation of fighting aeropla'nes escorting the air liner, from which Webster and his companions landed at the appointed time, greeted with cheers and cries of “Bravo!” They were formally congratulated by Air-Marshal Sir John Salmond, and escorted to the pavilion, where brief speeches were made, Webster saying he was proud to have won the cup.

DUTCH FLYERS START FOR EAST INDIES (Rec. Oct. 2, 5.5 p.m.) Amsterdam, October 1. Flying Officer Koppen, accompanied by Pilot-mechanic Elerman, took off for the Dutch East Indies to demonstrate the possibility of a regular air mail.— A.P.A. and “Sun.” FREWEN’S FLIGHT AGAIN POSTPONED (Rec. Oct. 2, 5.5 p.m.) Brisbane, October 1. Frewen has been compelled to postpone his flight to Sydney until to-mor-row morning, owing to bad weather. KOENNECKE CRASHES Bagdad, September 30. The German airman Koennecke, attempting to take off for Bander Abbas, crashed. The machine was damaged, but the occupants were unijured.— A.P.A. and “Sun.”