ENGLAND TO NEW ZEALAND.
BY AIR. By Ivieernph—Press Assßclmi.ua. AUCKLAND, Feb. 27. Arrangements for the attempt to make one of the most ambitious aerial voyages yet planned—a flight from England to New Zealand--have been progressing during the last three months. Advice has been received by Auckland supporters that Pilot F. Mace, who is in England, would be ready to start within a few days. Pilot Mace intends to fly to Vienna, Karachi and Singapore, the route as followed by Bert Hinkler, and if be can keep the schedule he would complete the flight before th e end of March. The journey will be made solo. Pilot Mace is confident of his ability to navigate the Tasman. When he first considered undertaking the long distance flight, lie received verv high recommendation from Air Marshal Sir Hugh Trenchard.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18201, 28 February 1929, Page 5
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136ENGLAND TO NEW ZEALAND. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18201, 28 February 1929, Page 5
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