THE SOUTHERN CROSS.
COMPLETELY OVERHAULED. EUROPE-AMERICAN FLIGHT. KINGSFORD SMITH’S PLANS. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright, (Received May 22, 11.45 a.m.) LONDON, May 21.
Squadron-Leader Kingsford Smith states that the famous plane, the Southern vCross, now resembles a new pin. The overhaul has added seven miles per hour to her speed. She will be ready for the Atlantic flight in three weeks. The second pilot will be Van Dyk, a Dutchman, and the wireless operator will be John Stavage, who accompanied the Canberra when she found the Southern Cross when lost between Kemberleys and. Leys.
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Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 18026, 22 May 1930, Page 6
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