WILL LOOP THE GLOBE.
FRENCH AIRMAN'S AMBITION.
London*, December 29. I M. Vkdf.inks. the French airman, states that he intends to stay a fortnight in Cairo, and will fly thence over Asia Minor, India, China, and the East Indies to Australia. He declares that instead of " looping the loop" ho is going to loop the globe. The French Aerial League has requested M. Vcdrines to continue his flight from Cairo to the Cape, instead of proceeding to Australia. The league states that stops have been arranged for him at Mombasa, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Quilimaue, and Beira. If Vedrines refuses the journey will bo handed over to another aviator.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15503, 9 January 1914, Page 9
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