FLYING BOAT OVERDUE.
KOEPANG, May 17. A Junkers flying boat left Koepang at midnight on Sundav for Darwin, since when it has not been reported. The authorities are investigating by radio. A Darwin- message reports that anxiety is . felt there for the safety of the seaplane, which is much overdue. A Sydney message states that the pilot of the overdue seaplane is a German airman, Hans Bertram, who is flying from Hong Kong to Australia. DESTROYER DESPATCHED. Received May 18, 10.5 a.m. BATAVIA, May 17. Tho destroyer Flores has been sent to Koepang to search for the Junkers flying boat. All'ships have been asked to be on the look-out.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 142, 18 May 1932, Page 7
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109FLYING BOAT OVERDUE. Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 142, 18 May 1932, Page 7
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