TRANS-ATLANTIC FLIGHT
CAPTAIN SAINT ROMAIN MISSING. Rio de Janeiro, May 6. Late to-night the fate of Captain Saint Romain, the French aviator who is attempting a Trans-Atlantic flight from the African coast remained a mystery. Early in the morning he reported by radio that he was 120 miles away. It is possible he landed on an isolated spot on the coast.— A. and N.Z. GOVERNMENT ORDERS SEARCH. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Rio de Janiero, May 7. The authorities have ordered a combined land and sea search for Saint Romain, on the strength of a rumour that the aviator passed over Fernando Island, 125 miles off the coast on Thursday night.—A. and N.Z. ANXIETY IN FRANCE. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Paris, May 7. Captain Saint Romain’s fate is still a mystery, and the greatest anxiety prevails. Inquiries have been fruitless.— A. and N.Z. and Sun. BUENOS AYRES REACHED. (Rec. 2.40 p.m.) Buenos Ayres, May 6. Saint Romain reached South America at 11.25 this morning, crossing in 29 hours.—A. and N.Z.
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Southland Times, Issue 20173, 9 May 1927, Page 7
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