LANDING IN DARK.
YOUNG AIRMAN’S EXPERIENCE. WANGANUI, April 23. To be overtaken by darkness and clouds over New Plymouth last night was the unenviable experience of a Hamilton aviator, Mr J. Malcolm, who was accompanied by Miss M. Donnelly, of New Plymouth. Searchlights were brought into operation at the aerodrome and by means of flares the young pilot, who had one lesson in night flying during the week, landed successfully. Mr Malcolm left Wanganui in the afternoon, when the weather appeared to be fine along the route. The machine encountered heavy rain clouds in the vicinity of Stratford and the pilot experienced difficulty in keeping on his course. He eventually sighted the lights of New Plymouth, and by watching cars travelling along the main road located the aerodrome. The drone of the aeroplane’s motor as it flew over the town in the clouds attracted the attention of residents, and the aerodrome was notified so that arrangements could be made for him to land.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 124, 24 April 1935, Page 6
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163LANDING IN DARK. Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 124, 24 April 1935, Page 6
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