THE SOVIET FLYERS
NO TRACE FOUND YET TROUBLES OF RESCUERS REFUELLING PLANE CRASHES (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph -Cppyi ieht) CAPE BARROW (Alaska), Aug. 21. (Received Aug. 22, at 7 p.m.) The belief is hardening that the Soviet flyers will not be found alive if they endeavoured to land on the ice pack. This is based on J. Mattern's report that the ice is so rough that landing is impossible. • The troubles of the rescuers have increased owing.to a refuelling plane being, forced down near Fairbanks. The machine landed on her nose on flats surrounded by water. It is believed that the crew were not hurt. They will be rescued by boat. The rescue planes are still on the ground owing to cloud and fog. They are ready to take off immediately the weather clears. A message from Edmonton says that Sir Hubert Wilkins arrived at the mouth of the Coppermine River after having been delayed owing to low cloud, in which ice formed on the wings. He will establish a base shortly and take off for reconnaisance. AN AMERICAN SEARCHER FAIRBANKS, Aug. 20. (Received Aug. 22, at 11 p.m.) Mr Jimmy Mattern took off in search of the Soviet flyer's after waiting five days for the weather to clear.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23277, 23 August 1937, Page 9
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