PALMERSTON AERIAL PAGEANT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 4418, 13 November 1934, Page 2

PALMERSTON AERIAL PAGEANT.

WELCOME TO McGREGOR AND WALKER.

'Squadron Leader McGregor and Mr H. C. Wjalker, the Manawatu pilots who made such a. splendid showing in the Melbourne Centenary air race and who arrived in Wellington yesterday, are to be welcomed at the Milsom aerodrome to-morrow (Wednesday). The public will have the opportunity of demonstrating their admiration of Messrs McGregor, Walker, Hewett and Kay’s efforts in the great race and of flying in these fast machines, piloted by these great airmen. Dave Allen, of Auckland, put on a wonderful exhibition of aerobatics at the North Island pageant and will repeat the performance to-morrow possibly in the Glpster Grebe. Gerrand and Buckeridge are recognised as two of New Zealand’s leading exponents of aerial fighting and will “do their stuff.” George Bolt is the Atcherley of New Zealand, and the craziest flier one ever saw.

Free parking space has been arranged in paddocks surrounding the aerodrome, while a limited number of cars inside the ’drome will be charged admission. A small charge is being made to the aerodrome to help pay for the entry of the Manawatu ’plane in the race. • The day commences at 11 a.m., lunch may be had on the ground, hot water will be available, and the official reception will take place at 1.45 p.m. Exhibition flying will go on all day, and passenger flights will be made with the Hawk and Dragon. A loud-speaker system will be installed for the benefit of the public. At night an aero ball will be held in the P.D.C. at a price advertised elsewhere. The air race and visiting pilots will attend the ball.