£SOOO AIR RACE.
ACROSS THE ATLANTIC. LONDON, May 20. The first trans-Atlantic air race lias been fixed for August, and will he between Captain Fonck, the French ace, and Lieutenant-Commander Davies (U.S.A.). the stake being the Raymond Orteig prize of £SOOO for a non-stop New York to Paris flight • Fonck, flying a Sikorsky "plane, expects to complete the trip in from 30 to 40 hours. Davis’ plane, which is ..vinu secretly built, will embody tbe features of .American racing seaplanes.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 17045, 28 May 1926, Page 7
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80£5000 AIR RACE. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 17045, 28 May 1926, Page 7
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