ROYAL TRAVELLERS.
MODERN METHODS USED. (British Official Wireless.} RUGBY, Aug. 27. The Prince of Wales, who has been flying regularly for some years and has <>t ten handled the controls in the air, has now become a competent air pilot and has recently made frequent flights in company with Squadron-Leader Don, who has tile reputation of being one of the cleverest and safest English pilots, says the “Daily Mail.” A. six-wheeler Crossley car of groat speed, comfort and adaptability has been .specially constructed for the King. It is designed for moor and for estate inspection. It travels smoothly over rough or broken ground, over loose sand and even over ploughed land, and will enable the King to fololw the guns in comfort and go aiiy|wliere where wheels can get a footing. The rating of the new vehicle is 19-Ji.p. and tkfcre are lour forward speeds and a reverse and auxiliary gearing system giving a further extra! low gear range of four speeds for use under extreme conditions.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 29 August 1929, Page 10
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