HARD WORK
FLIGHT TO LONDON. HEAD WINDS MET WITH. CAPTAIN HURLEY’S ATTEMPT. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.) —United Service). Rieceived 11.45 a.m. to-day. DELHI, Nov. 9. Captain Hurley, who-arrived at Rangoon at 5.15 p.m., in a message Turn Victoria Point says: “The hazam of head winds and hard work have characterised every mile of the flight to date. It is not possible to land tne heavy machine wijli more than half its capacity, thus compelling a series of-, shorter stages. Monsoonal rams and dense clouds were encountered over Sumatra. We were forced out to sea, from where we had fleeting glimpses of magnificent, cloud-shrouded scenery. Dodging between the storms we have encountered only tw 0 possible landings since leaving Batavia and have a sincere admiration for all who have preceded us. Now we are giving the machine a rough overhaul while hie lues trace their flowing flight and hordes of natives look on. Conditions from Calcutta are established and we will he able to undertake long stages. We still have one clay left in reserve for the torward journey, but with the experience gained we must look for records on the return journey.”
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 10 November 1928, Page 9
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