TRANS-ATLANTIC FLIGHT
A REMARKABLE SCHEME. PARIS, May 5. De Frasse, an engineer, publishes a remarkable scheme for a trans-Atlan-tic service, of which the naval flying experts approve. The scheme provides for the construction of four ferro-con-crete islands, costing three millions, each island to be boat-shaped, of sufficient height to prevent the largest waves washing over, and equipped with Diesel engines giving a speed of five knots, enabling the island to resist the action of wind and tides, equilibrium and stability to be ensured by ballast. Each island will contain an enclosed dock from 30ft. to 40ft. deep, 1000 ft. long, and 300 ft. broad, upon whicty seaplanes may berth; also hotels for passengers as well as repair shops, a wireless station, and weather bureau. Powerful beacons will be provided to mark the position of the islands. DELHI, May 5.
D’Oisy, the French airman who is flying from Paris to Tokio, has arrived at Calcutta.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 19007, 7 May 1924, Page 5
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