FLIGHT OVER ALPS
GREYMOUTH TO CHRISTCHURCH.
CHRISTCHURCH, June' 4. .Captain Buckley and Harrington (mechanic) made a flight from; Greymouth this afternoon, landing at the Wigram aerodrome at 4.10 p.m. Upon arrival Captain Buckley said they had had a good trip. After passing Mt. Rolleston the aviators struck x clear weather, being able to see the mouth of the Otira tunnel. At this time they were flying at an altitude of 8000 feet, but after passing Arthur’s Pass they glided down to 6000 ft., ati which height they continued the journey until near the Wigram aerodrome Press Assn.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LX, Issue 9723, 5 June 1924, Page 5
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