Flying Races.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 20, Issue 70, 3 September 1909, Page 7

Flying Races.

WON BY AN AMERICAN. ■' Paris, August 31. The aviation tournament at Rheims, which was inaugurated on Sunday last, was brought to a close to-day with two speed tests, of 10 kilometres and 20 kilometres respectively—and both were won by Mr Glen H. Curtiss, an American, who has achieved several remarkable flights recently on his biplane. Mr Curtiss covered the 10 kilometre (6.21 miles) course in 7 minutes 55 seconds. tl ~ , The principal event was the Gordon Rennet Cup race, of 20 kilometres (12.42 miles), for a cup valued at £IOOO and a trophy worth £SOO, which resulted: Mr Curtiss, 15min 51sec . • 1 M. Bleriot, 15rain 56sec • • f Mr Latham, 17min 33sec j Mr Curtiss also won the 30 kilometre race, covering the course in 26 minutes 40 seconds. , , . While M. Bleriot was making his flight the motor of his monoplane exploded, and the burning machine struck the ground with some force. M. Bleriot escaped, however, with no more serious injury than a slightly-burned hand. A quarter of a million spectators witnessed the tests. A ZEPPELIN JOURNEY. Berlin, August 31. Count Zeppelin, in his new dirigible No. 11. quitted Friedrichshafen on r riday, and after experiencing several mishaps Which necessitated stoppages for repairs, arrived in Rerlin yesterday. The Raiser warmly welcomed Count Zeppelin, and afterwards drove with him to the Royal Castle.