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SPECIAL MONOPLANE PREPARED (United Press Association.—Copyright.) NEW YOEK, 31st May. A monoplane designed to search for the missing airmen (Niiiigesser and Cola), is scheduled to start on Ist June, after rigid testa. The pilot, S. Cotton, plans to fly direct to the Channel at the head of Newfoundland, to which extra pontoons and food will be shipped by steamer. Ootton expects to make this his headquarters, from which he will fly daily in an Attempt to pick up a clue of the missing men's whereabouts. He intends to cover thoroughly the section of country in which it is believed the flyers were forced to land. The 'plane is fitted with a 200 horse-power Wright whirlwind engine similar to Lindbergh's. Early tests indicated that the motor will be able to withstand the terrific strain to which it will be subjected. Despite public enthusiasm, the mission is feared to be hopeless.
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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 127, 2 June 1927, Page 9
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152QUEST FOR NINGESSER Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 127, 2 June 1927, Page 9
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