AVIATION.
(By Electric Telegraph*—Copyright). (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association). LONDON, Jan. 8. Lieuit-Cnants Parer and l Mclntosh are using a modified Do Haviln-vM scout machine, with a cruising sm-vd bf 05 miles air hour, for t-heir flight to Australia. The madliinv weigh? 28C0!b..fully equipped, including crow. The; aviators departed without official leave, because (they were tired of waiting, and- they personally accept all responsibility Tor their act. Lieutenant Parer states that his sole object'is to try to make Australia witha single engine under -Sir Ross >Srai%’» time, Jnd he expect? to roach Darwin in 24 flavp. ■■
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIV, Issue LIV, 12 January 1920, Page 5
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95AVIATION. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIV, Issue LIV, 12 January 1920, Page 5
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