FLIGHT TO NEW ZEALAND

Evening Star, Issue 19443, 29 December 1926, Page 5

FLIGHT TO NEW ZEALAND

CAPTAIN COURTNEY’S PLANS MULTI-ENGINED MACHINE. Press Association—By Telegraph— Copyright LONDON, December 27. Captain Courtney is planning a lightning flight to New Zealand by means of non-stop flights of 1,200 miles pci day and night, using a largo multiengined. flying boat. The scheme is still immature. [A cablegram dated October 17 stated that, in view of the imperial Conference discussion on air communication, interest attached to Captain Courtney’s forthcoming test of a gigantic three-engined flying boat, designed on the lines of the super-marine Napiers. It is equipped with hammocks, living rooms, and kitchen. The designers claim that it will be able to remain for a considerable time at sea, and consequently _it is particularly adapted for Imperial flights.] HUNDRED MILES AN HOUR. i CAPTAIN COURTNEY’S 'CAREER. LONDON, December 28. ' (Received December 29, at 9,10 a.m.) Captain Courtney proposes to reach New Zealand in seven days at a speed of 100 miles an hour, lie was rejected on attempting to join the Air Force in war time, because he wore glasses, and was theretoro useless ns a pilot. H® enlisted as a mechanic, and returned from France with the rank of Flight Commander. Sydney ‘ Sun ’ Cable.