CARR’S FLIGHT TO INDIA

Taranaki Daily News, 23 June 1927, Page 12

CARR’S FLIGHT TO INDIA

MONSOONS CAUSE POSTPONEMENT' By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright. London, June 19. “It is unlikely that we shall restart the flight before the autumn,” says Flight-Jjieutenant Carr. “The engine must be taken out and overhauled, necessitating several days’ work. Meanwhile the monsoon has occurred and is advancing in the region of our flight, for which a postponement is necessary.” London, June 19. Flying history was made by Carr's magnificent landing, his giant ’plane being undamaged. Aviation circles ring with his praises. Even the designers are amazed, and say they believed it impossible to land safely during the first twelve hours, in view of the enormous weight of the petrol. It was obvious as he circled that Carr was uncertain whether to jump in a parachute and allow the machine to fall. Experts were aware of the grave danger and held their breath. However, at the moment for landing, Carr gave the engine two brief-throttles and -landed perfectly, even though the experts still say it was impossible theoretically. Keen disappointment is expressed at the failure of the flight.