AVIATION.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVII, Issue 10736, 29 August 1913, Page 5

AVIATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, August 27. Hawker’s accident occurred through pressing his foot on the rudder valve. His boot was oily and slipped

ROUND BRITAIN FLIGHT,

London. August 28. Hawker’s waterplane, escept the engine, is a total wreck. Kauper’s arm is broken. Newspapers unanimously acclaim the magnificent efforts showing that the British waterplane, ere long, Will win. Mr Churchill, in a message to the Daily Mail, says Hawker achieved a wonderful result in the competition, which will be of real value to British flying. Though we started last we must persevere until first place is gained. Received August 39, 9 a.m London, August 28 Hawker states that had he been at a greater height he could .have easily descended safely by making a spiral descennt at the time of the mishap The Times declares that Hawker deserves generous praise for bis excellent work and his perseverance and pluck had been worthily recog-, aised by the promoters of tne comv petition. Hamburg, August 28. The aviator Gnillaux, a competitor in the Pomery Cup, has arrived. He complains that the German authorities searched and undressed him and removed his pocket book and money and detained him for 24 hoars.