FLYING ACCIDENT.
PASSENGER'S LUCKY ESCAPE. By Cabla —Press Association—Copyright. Reutor's Telegrams. (Received May 3, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, May 2. A miraculous escape of a passenger in a flying accid'jut occurred at King’s Lynn. All aeroplane, making an exhibition flight in a high wind, crashed into a cemetery, knocking over several tombstones, and completely wrecking itself. A passenger named Barrett jumped out just before tho machine crashed, and escaped practically unhurt. • Tlie pilot (Captain Biggwctlior) was mortally injured. Tlie other occupant (George. Mark Lloyd) who' had been performing, daring feats at a height of 2000 ft, is in a serious condition.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 4 May 1926, Page 7
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100FLYING ACCIDENT. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 4 May 1926, Page 7
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