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CROWDS POURING IN

ROYALTY AND PILOTS

FRANK CONVERSATION

United Press Association—By Electric Tcle^

graph—Copyright.

(Received October 19, noon.)

LONDON, October 18,

Crowds all day long poured into Mildenhall. which is a modern Babel. Almost every tongue in Europe is hoard, as'not only arc various nationalities represented in the list of competitors, but experts and sightseers havo come from many countries. The enthusiasm in the crowded outskirts of Mildonhall is already reminiscent of a Test match. Officials have arranged to servo over a thousand breakfasts, while cofieo stalls and ambulance stations dot the environs of the aerodrome. Motor-bus companies for fifty miles around are running special services all night long. It is expected that 20,000 will attend the start. '

The Prince of Wales arrived at Mildenhall by air from Windsor, inspected all the machines, and shook hands with the pilots. Their Majesties unexpectedly arrived later, inspected the aeroplanes and watched with the' Prince of Wales thrilling aerobatics by Colonel Roscoe Turner, so daring that they kept everybody gasping. Tho Queen asked the Mollisons to convey messages to the Duke of Gloucester upon their arrival at Melbourne. "Would you like to go with us, sire?" said Amy (Mrs. Mollison) to the King, as his Majesty expressed admiration for the Mollisons' Black Magic, adding "We shall soon be flying in fine, warm weather."

Tho King smilingly declined, saying: "I am afraid I am getting past that sort of thing." Tho Prince of Wales was introduced to Woods and inquired how his preparations' were progressing. Woods, who was an earlier victim of many official delays, bluntly told tho Prince he thought tho people of England very slow, and asked how he found them. Tho Prince shrewdly replied: "I don't know them yet." Wright, whose rollicking spirit has been ono of the refreshing features of a strenuous week, gave tho Prince _ of Wales much entertainment. Tho Prince, attracted by his tiny machine, asked him to 'fly it, Wright promptly invited tho Prince to come up with him, to which the Prince replied, "I'd like to, but—" and shrugged his shoulders, but ho was delighted with the display of hair-raising aerobatics. Wright later said to the Australian Press representative: "I told tho Prince that I was the same age as himself and had been waiting forty years to .see him. He got a good laugh out of that."

The Catheart Jones DII Comet aeroplane, damaged in landing, has been repaired and mado a test flight. It is certain to start. Gilman and Baines have overcome their financial difficulties and are certain to sta.rt.

Gilman told the "Sun Herald" representative that he would be able to competo in the speed race. "Apparently," he said, "I have been excluded from tho handicap event because some of the competitors complained about the time extension allowed me."

Walker and MacGregor announced that their first hop would be to Marseilles. Hewett and Kay will make their first hop to Some. .Catheart Jones, Fitzmaurice, and Scott will attempt to reach Bagdad.

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Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 96, 20 October 1934, Page 10

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CROWDS POURING IN Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 96, 20 October 1934, Page 10

CROWDS POURING IN Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 96, 20 October 1934, Page 10

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