A FAST TRIP
FLIGHT ACROSS THE TASMAN. SLIGHTLY OVER EIGHT HOURS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND. February 11. Taking slightly over eight hours, which represented its second fastest crossing, the Tasman Empire Airways flying-boat Aotearoa returned to Auckland'from Sydney on Saturday, landing at about 2.15 p.m. Strong head winds, which marred its trip to Australia with Lord Willingdon's party on Thursday, assisted the Aotearoa on its return journey, which was accomplished at an average speed of about 170 miles an hour. The Aotearoa left Sydney at 4.10 a.m. (Sydney time) and made most of the crossing at a height of about 10.000 ft. Conditions were perfect throughout, strong south-westerly tail winds increasing the flying-boat's speed. A few showers of rain were experienced as the machine approached the New Zealand coast, and landfall was made about. 15 miles south of Kaipara Head. The Aotearoa was piloted by Captain J. W. Burgess, who was accompanied by a crow of seven.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 February 1940, Page 6
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