ACHILLES’ LOST PLANE
PRELIMINARY INQUIRY [Pnr. United Pr.Kss Association.] WELLINGTON. July 21. A preliminary investigation into tlic capsize and smiting of the Walrus amphibian plane of the Achilles off Aitut.aki on July 15 was held aboard, Captain Parry presiding, states a radio message received by the Press Association. Evidence was given in camera by Pilot Lieutenant Sykes and Leading Telegraphist Trent, the only two in the plane at the time, and Commander Keane, the officer in charge of the cruiser at the time, and other witnesses of the accident. The finding will be sent to Commodore Rivett Carnao, who will decide if it is necessary to hold a Naval Board inquiry into the unfortunate accident.
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Evening Star, Issue 23324, 21 July 1939, Page 8
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115ACHILLES’ LOST PLANE Evening Star, Issue 23324, 21 July 1939, Page 8
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