AVIATION.
HINCKLER'S REMARKABLE FLIGHT.
Prees Assoctafckm—By Telegraph— Copyright. m .' LONDON, June 3. : (Received June 4, at 8.25 p.m.) Aviation circles are astonished at the success of Hmckler's Turin flisht. They regard it as one of the most remarkable in the history of flying, in view of the size of the aeroplane, -which is only equipped with a 35 horse-power engine. The newspaper Aeroplane says that Hmckler is a very fine navigator and invented. one of the cleverest speed and drift indicators yet produced. He is also an exceptional pilot, full 0 f p l, uc k , and unflagging cheerfulness.' He has a fine war record. He came to England at his own expense and joined the Royal Naval Air Force. His service included anti-Zeppe-lin work and scouting in French-Italian waters.—A. and N.Z. Cable
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 17954, 5 June 1920, Page 9
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