ECLIPSE OF MOON
OBSERVATIONS IN THE AIR United Piess Association—By E'octrio relagraoh —Copvrlght (Received January 9, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, January 8. Though clouds precluded observation of the eclipse of the moon in London, a pilot, wireless operator, photographer and passenger, defying the bad weather, attained a height of 12,000 feet over Heston aerodrome, and secured an excellent view. The clouds compelled the pilot to fly blind under wireless control from Heston. Rain clouds prevailed from 1000. feet to 8000 feet, above which everything was clear. The flight lasted two and a half hours.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLI, Issue 20312, 10 January 1936, Page 9
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93ECLIPSE OF MOON Timaru Herald, Volume CXLI, Issue 20312, 10 January 1936, Page 9
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