Pacific Aviators Log Details Grim Battle With Elements
Recount of a dangerous test flight by Pacific Aviators as pilots struggle with weather and technical issues. The log covers takeoff difficulties, fuel concerns, beacon beacons, radio failures, and near-disastrous conditions over the ocean, noting navigator Lyon’s grim humor and crew efforts to maintain control. The entry documents aircraft speed around 76 knots, altitudes near 600-850 feet, and continual adjustments to course and beacon signals amid clouds and gear challenges. The crew communicates with Warner about weather and beacon status, while reporting radio and instrument troubles impacting navigation and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sava O
Werner
Lyon
Navy
Arore
Barking Sands
Lowell Smith
Smithy
Starlon
Nore
A.m. Warner
Jom Clouse
Péer
Aubleatia
Leon
Warner
M. Humorova
O. K. Sa.m
Mestege
Watare
Iust
Smilby
Records of epochal flight from Itawan to Suva
Charles T. Ulm and crew recount an arduous voyage through rainstorms and low visibility. They log wind, rain, and engine issues, noting fuel, altitude, and ground speed while tracking position by dead reckoning. The account captures intense flying, crew coordination, and the challenges of navigation in deteriorating weather and instrument trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. T
Warner
Smithy
Honolulu
Rom Kauki- Smiths
Eero
Hope Warner
Jim
Self
Bse
Novi
Landfall at Suva Ends Southern Cross Flight Diary
The co pilot recounts life threatening hours of blind flying through heavy rain and clouds over the Pacific. After 17 hours plus of fuel concerns and diminishing visibility they approach Fiji islands and safely land at Suva. Smithy executes a deft landing as crowds cheer signaling relief and the diary closes with the pair preparing for postflight steps.
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Southern Cross
Joy
Dyer
O. K
Albliude
Clvelea
Lanwle
Grorg Ubive
Coucwe
Warner
Lyon
Wester
Lelyth
Ura
Sriiby
Anteonae
A. i
Bobty
Flybog
Smithy
Clonda
Sydney
San Francisco Examiner
Smithy Kare
Smith
Weenee Sill Smithy
America
Evel Pelt
Abe
Bruni
Suva
Anil
Tretiz
Fury Lind
Belthy
Fernason
Nati
Fiji
Amd
Alu
Clin
Aining
Kare
Honolulu
Romeny
Trece
Rive
trans-Pacific
Hlig
Iba
Jaxl
Bear Buff Game Special Planned
Special rates from San Antonio for a round trip to Sunray baseball game between Har Antonia Beara and Tenaton nfta. Train service and return options described, with confusing OCR wording but mention of a rail route from San Antonio to Sunray and back.
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San Antonio
Eseustoy Grill
Mini Fours
Ranank and
Terae
Har Antonia Beara
Tenaton
Nfta
Fox
Crittin
Apectin
Amelia Earhart Sets Sail for Transatlantic Flight Hope
Preparations for Amelia Earhart and crew to launch the Friendship 10 across the Atlantic proceed despite north-northwest winds. Pilot Witmer Stults and mechanic Louie Gordon refuel and finish final checks while Earhart remains offsite awaiting favorable winds to lift the heavy gasoline loaded aircraft. The sky clears and the team remains hopeful for a start today.
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Trepasshy
N. F
Atlantic
Amelia Barehart
Witmer Stults
Louie Gordon
Ami
Onas Adenow Cox
Stultz
Gordon
Uhey
Miss Earhart
New Paving to Be Urged in City Improvements
Street Commissioner Paul Fr Steffler announced on Wednesday that all street paving and widening requests will be granted as soon as funds are available. Planned projects include repaving from North Flores to Ginehinali Avenue and North Zarzaninra from West Commerce to Fredericksburg Road, plus removal of a parkway on Broadway to the city limits.
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Paul Fr. Steffler
Broadway
Bond election proceeds tagged for city passage
City officials announced that the $4 755 000 bond issue tied to San Antonio will go to the council for passage after next Monday. City Attorney Jon Tyan said a public vote on the ordinances will come after their approval.
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Ronly
Santonio
Ally -Compfiselon
Jon Tyan
Hids
Boys Camp to Hold Meeting After Activities
A planned meeting for a boys under fourteen group is scheduled for June 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the local venue. B.D. Fredrick, director of epatiscent, notes the event follows the first period of the season and will address opening activities.
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Pacific
Wathrain
Molor
Eleran Bourg
de Moet
Sran
Vere
Uave
Phoenia
Wight
Lowelle
Sura
Cuberless Dawn
Allmo Plasa
Alamo Ladies’ Wrist Watches
Alamo Jewreirx
Alamo Hames
Wayne Jtavh
Aliveney
Maxine Stevena
Mobile
Ala
Breckeoridge, Bay
Houstor Au Galteston
Trepassey Base
Shorts
Frank Bros
Mistletoe and
Roseland Butter Cartons
Alamo Jewelry Company
Demert
Eatil
Alamo Plaza
Alimo Jewelry Company
Alou Maza
Pleerel
Merrion Birr
Rome
Meritros
Rees
Mistletoe Creameries, Inc
Crockett
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