IN THE AIR.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10779, 30 May 1911, Page 4

IN THE AIR.

[By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.] (Per Press Association-.) Received May 20. at 2.25 p.m. St. Petersburg. May 28. V. Smith, an Englishman, fell 150 feet and was killed on the opening dav of the aviation week. Smith's bride witnessed the catastrophe. Rome. May 20. Ciiri. an Italian aviator, was making a fliLdii at Cameri. The motor exploded at a height of ODD feet, wrecking the aeroplane. Cirri was killed instantly in the presence of an immense crowd 111 the vicinity 01 the aerodrome, includin" his wife and two children. Paris. May 20. Thirteen aviators staned on Sunday for Paris. Rome, and Turin. They race tor prizes aggregating 1.T2.000. Lieutenant Conneaii and M. Garros reached Avi'-nou within an hour ol each other. St. Petersburg. May 20. Smith omitted to slow down bis 75 hor.-e-power motor, and his body Was completely buried in the soft soil. (Per Press Association.) Wanganni, May 3d. Mr 11. \V. Mackenzie, of Rangitikei. who received first prize for a glider at Ihe New Zealand Aero Club's competition, has nearly completed an aeroplane in which he has introduced many new features. The machine somewhat resembles a Bregnet. The engine is ,30 h p.. and weighs 1401b. It will drive the propeller 1200 revolutions per minute. Mackenzie expects to make his first flight in two months' tune.