AEROPLANES OFF.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17567, 18 June 1925, Page 10

AEROPLANES OFF.

IN TOUCH WITH HOBBY. (Received June 18, 1.35 p.m.) LONDON, June 17. A wireless message from King’s Bay on June 17 stated that the Hobby immediately got in touch with the Heimdal, which was lying in Advent Bay. T he Ileimdal advised that the pilots and two aeroplanes which were sent by the Norwegian Government would be ready to start when she gave the word. The Ileimdal, after ascertaining that ice conditions were favourable in the north, left Advent Bay at 4 a.m. She wirelessed that instructions had been given to the pilots and 'planes to get ready to start. The two aeroplanes ascended from Advent Bay at 9.45 a.m. in ideal weather and bright sunshine, with a slight easterly breeze. “ At eleven we heard the roar of engines and a few seconds later the Hobby put out a boat to the aeroplanes, which descended about 11.35,’ concludes the message. 11 is understood that the aeroplanes fly at a speed of eighty miles an hour and at a height of 4000 feet. The Hobby will proceed northwards from Dane's Island to-night with or ders to place buoys at Wellman’s Bay, where the aeroplanes can be moored. The aeroplanes will proceed northwards as early as possible. The Ileimdal is expected here at 7 p.m.