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FLIGHT, JUNE 27, 1930 KINGSFORD SMITH SUCCEEDS East to West Atlantic Crossing Accomplished SQDN.-LDR. KINGSFORD SMITH and his threecompanions — Mr. Van Dyk, Capt. Saul, and Mr.S tannage—left Ireland on their East to West Atlantic flight at 04.25 hours last Tuesday, June 24, in the tri-enginedFokker monoplane " Southern Cross." The decision to start was made after the receipt of favourable weatherreports from the Air Ministry on Monday, and the machine was flown to Portmarnock Strand, near Dublin, thatevening. The full load of petrol was pumped on board soon after its arrival, and all made ready for a start atdawn. It was the intention of Kingsford Smith to keep the start as quiet as possible, but the news leaked out anda considerable number of Dubliners set off for Portmarnock in all kinds of conveyances. At 03.30 hours on Tuesday Mr. C. C. Maidment (of theWright Aero. Co.) began to warm up the engines and by this time a crowd of about 5,000 people were gathered onthe sand dunes. Shortly before 4 o'clock the Governor- General of the Free State arrived with the members of thecrew. The visibility began to improve and at 04.20 hours the members of the crew made their " Cheerios " to themany friends surrounding them and climbed on board. The runway was remarkably good, and the giant machinefound really good support. She taxied along it for some- thing over 2,000 yards before getting up into the air. Afterthe machine had reached a height of about 100 ft. it turned completely round and disappeared off towards the West.Since leaving she was in constant radio communication with the shore. Her position at 11.00 hrs. was given as about450 miles west of the Irish coast. Later messages indicated that head winds were being met with, but all on boardseemed confident of reaching the American coast without any difficulty. There was sufficient petrol on board to lastthem for 38 hrs. at the normal cruising speed of 100-115 m.p.h. A later message reported conditions slightly overcast,and ocean like a mill-pond. At 4 p.m. they gave their position as Lat. 51.9—longitude 29 N.N.W., and were flyingin fog. Shortly before 4 a.m. (B.S.T.) on June 25 they were100 miles from Cape Race, and were experiencing trouble in getting their bearings. They flew thus for about 5 hrs.,and finally located the landing ground at Harbour Grace shortly after 11.30 a.m. After circling the ground, theylanded at 11.53 a.m., and thus accomplished the second successful Atlantic crossing from East to West.Owing to pressure on our space this week, we are unable to record more concerning this latest achievement, but nextweek we hope to refer to it again in greater detail. THE KING'S CUP AIR RACE THE King's Cup Air Race will start from Hanworth at7 a.m., July 5, and the winner is expected to cross theline at about 5 p.m. Flying will be in progress all day at Hanworth, displays being given at 12 noon, afterthe competing machines have departed, and an air pageant will be held between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.Admission to the Club enclosures will be by ticket, which should be obtained in advance—particulars of which aregiven below. Public enclosures will also be available ; admission Is., 2s. 6d. and 5s., cars 2s. 6d. Luncheon, tea,and refreshments (fully licensed) will be supplied in marquees in all enclosures. Tickets for Club enclosures are as follows :—Members of Royal Aero Club.—Admission free for members on presentation of Royal Aero Club badge ; motor-car,2s. Qd. ; guests accompanying member, 5s. . Tickets from Hall Porter, Royal Aero Club. Members of Associated Light Aeroplane Clubs.—Admissionfor member, 5s. ; guests accompanying member, 5s. ; motor- car, 2s. 6d. Tickets from Club Secretary. M M Members of Royal Air Force Club.—Admission for member;5s. ; guests accompanying member, 5s. ; motor car, 2s. U. Tickets from Club Secretary.Members of N.F.S. Clubs.—Admission free for member; motor car, free ; guests accompanying member, 5s. Ticketsfrom the Secretary, National Flying Services, Ltd., Grand Buildings, Trafalgar Square, W.C.2, or from Club Secretary. Private Owners and Friends arriving by Air.-—Admissionand landing, free. Tickets from the Secretary, National Flying Services, Ltd., Grand Buildings, Trafalgar Square,W.C.2. At Barton (Manchester)IT should be noted that competitors in the King's Cup Race will land at the airport of Manchester, Barton,which will be a " control." Competitors will remain at Barton about 30 minutes, the first competitor being expectedat about 11 a.m. From 3 p.m. there will be a special air pageant. AERIAL POLICE: Asviously reported in " New York Police have fequipped with a number Savoia S-56 amphibian flyingboats for aerial patrol woi • These are seen here ta»»»part in a procession tnr" „„ N Yk Cit mounteop pNew York City, mounte special General Motor lor" 722
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