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is ] Ralph E. Updike from congresslejTERRE HAUTE, Ind., Aug. 11.— (i.N.S.)—Two pilots were dead here today the result of a sensational crash in midair between two airplanes.The dead were:Barnard. “Doc” Allen, killed instantly.Arthur Foulkes who died later in St. Anthony’s hospital.The accident occurred south of the city over Davis Garden during- an airplane race.Five airplanes participated in the race. They had just taken off when Allen's ship which was flying below that of Foulkes suddenly -shot upward and struck the Foulkes airplane. After the crash Allen's plane, its controls apparently jammed, made a complete loop and crashed into Foulke’s plane the second time.Both ships, plunged several hundred feet to the ground. Allen was dead when removed from the wreckage.Foulkes had a fractured skull, broken thigh, fractured hip and broken jaw. He died, several hours after the accident.
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Hammond Gary Evening Times
Hammond, Indiana, US
Mon, Aug 11, 1930
Page 17
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