THE AERIAL TRAGEDY.
DETAILS OF THE ACCIDENT. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association, Received November 14, 2 p.m. LONDON, November 13. The aviators started in the most hopeful spirits, amid sunshine, following a light snow shower. They waved a cheery farewell. The spectators at Surbiton saw the machine at a low altitude, and the engine suddenly stopped. The machine nosed-dived into an orchard, struck a tree and overturned. Three explosions followed, and a fire started. The rescuers found both dead.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 15972, 14 November 1919, Page 9
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79THE AERIAL TRAGEDY. Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 15972, 14 November 1919, Page 9
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