SIX MILES IN AIR.

Waikato Independent, Volume XXVII, Issue 2769, 9 April 1927, Page 7

SIX MILES IN AIR.

RECORD HIGH FLIGHT. (By Cable —Press Association'). PARIB, April 7. The sensations' experienced in flying at the greatest height that has ever been reached were described by Lieutenant de Mougoot. I-Ie has established a world’s record by reaching an altitude of 3.1,1(14 ft. Lieutenant de Mougeot said climbing was more difficult after a height of 15,000 ft. From that point it took him half and hour to reach 27,000 ft. • After that lie climbed only ,1500 ft in half an hour. When he was at the peak of his flight lie had to gasp painfully for breath. As he was not wearing goggles his'eyes were half blinded by frozen tears. Slight movements of his oxygon mask caused blisters on the airman’s checks and chin. Even .the gas from the exhaust pipe froze as it exuded, leaving a trail of snowy substance behind. ■ The lieutenant was completely deaf when lie landed. His hands and feet were very painful, although they had been protected by special gloves and shoos.