ATLANTIC FLIGHT
HILLIG AT ST. JOHN’S. HARBOUR' GRACE, Juno 22. Hillig and Hoiriss landed on Al ond ay afternoon from St. John. MISS NICHOLLS INJURED. THE ’PLANE DAMAGED. ST. JOHN (N. 8. June 22. Ruth Nicholls damaged her ’plane in landing this afternoon, and the aviatrix was taken to the general hospital. It is reported that her injuries are not serious. A later message says that Aliss Nichols severely injured her back and a knee. The ’plane was practically destroyed. ROUND THE WORLD ATLANTIC THE “FIRST LEG” Received Juno 23, 11.50 p.m. NEW YORK, Juno 23. From Roosevelt Field, Messrs Wiley Post and Harold Gatty took off for Harbour Grace (Newfoundland) in the monoplane “Winnie May’’ on Tuesday morning, being the first leg on a round-the-world flight. They expect to start for London after a two hours’ rest at Harbour Grace.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 147, 24 June 1931, Page 7
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141ATLANTIC FLIGHT Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 147, 24 June 1931, Page 7
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