ALTITUDE RECORD.
SECURED BY RUSSIANS. NEARLY 12 MILES ATTAINED. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. MOSCOW, Sept. 30. The stratosphere balloon “U.5.5.R.," piloted by George Propokiev and two companions, reached a height of 60,798 feet to-day, thus beating Professor Piccard’s record of 55,777 feet, established in August, 1932. It is claimed that the Instruments recorded an altitude of 19,000 metres, approximately 11J miles.
LATER. VICTORY FOR COMMUNISM. RATE OF DESCENT. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received Oct. 2. 9.30 a.in.) MOSCOW, Oct. 1. The balloon which is 117 feet in diameter, was filled with 3000 cublo metres of gas which was expected to expand eightfold- during the ascent. After the first dropping oi only a mile per hour the latter stages of the descent were made with extraordinary rapidity. M. Propoklev’s companions were Ernest Birnbaum (engineer) and C. D. Goudonov (scientist). In an Interview all said they were tired but in excellent physical condition. Propokiev said the ascent exceeded 19,000 metres, hut the precise altitude would be known when the Government Commission examines the scaled barograph. When lie landed M. Propokiev harangued the enthusiastic crowd, describing the flight as a victory for the Communist party and the Proletariat.
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Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19065, 2 October 1933, Page 7
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197ALTITUDE RECORD. Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19065, 2 October 1933, Page 7
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