RELIABILITY FLIGJHT.
JOURNEY OF 5000 MILES. DEPARTURE FROM BERLIN. BRITONS IN THE LEAD, United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright, (Received July 21, 11.45 a.m.) LONDON, July 20. ' Despite a heavy rainstorm thousands, including the ex-Crown Prince, witnessed the departure of 60 aeroplanes in groups of five from Templehof aerodrome, Berlin, on a 5000 miles’ reliability flight round Europe, lasting from eight to twelve days. There were many British starters, including Lady Bailey and Miss Spooner. The British competitor, Butler, was the first to arrive at Brunswick, which was the first stop, and he was followed by all the British fliers. Fifty-one arrived at Frankfort and 47 at Rheims. The Englishmen, Broad, Thorn, and Butler, reached St. Ihglevert ahead of the others.
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Waikato Times, Volume 108, Issue 18076, 21 July 1930, Page 5
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