A WRECKAGE REPORT

Evening Post, Issue 20, 23 July 1935, Page 10

A WRECKAGE REPORT

PILOT NOT CERTAIN

POOR VISIBILITY

(By Telegraph—Press Association.)

HASTINGS, This Day,

Aeroplanes were to go out early this afternoon to investigate a report by Mr. Lan Keith, of the Western Federated Aero Club, that he had seen aeroplane wreckage in the ranges. It was snowing when Mr. Keith s;aw what he believed to be wreckage and when he turned back for a second view he could not see clearly. It was hoped that the conditions would be better this afternoon so that further investigation could be made. Twelve aeroplanes, including two Air Force machines, are now searching and a great tract of country is being coverdd along and across the ranges. Elaborate preparations have been made for co-operation by the machines and the six search parties on foot in the event of discovery of the missing man. Two of the parties have wireless transmission experts with them from the Hawke's Bay Emergency Radio Corps. They will be able to communicate .with the corps base at Takapau if necessary- ' A party ::rom the Manawatu Tramping Club is also joining in the search. The weather conditions and visibility are not very favourable.