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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1931

Page

10

Winnie Mae completes 2000 mile hop to New York

The Winnie Mae and its crew finish a 2000 mile flight in about 1 hour 65 minutes, landing after repairs and fueling at the airdrome amid cheering crowds. The machine’s progress shows a speed near 125 miles per hour as they prepare for continued relay to New York and Anrhors Grace.

Siows Winnie Mae Winnie Mac Aimien New York Anrhors Bhes Lara Hillig Hoiriis Copenhagen Harbor Grace Otln Hillig Holge Copenhagen Denmark Newfoundland Miers Tillg Tillix Hoblin Mmonoplane Lia Milacean Rng Flint Teterbara Nol Itin

Fliers Land in England after Trans Atlantic Flight

An Irish Sea landing near Chester followed a dramatic trans Atlantic joy ride by Wiley Post and Harold Gatty. They described rough Atlantic weather and fog as they pressed toward Copenhagen and Berlin. At Hawland Aerodrome officials assisted with refueling and meals before continuing the voyage.

Post and Gatty England Hualand Chester tWiley Post Harold Ty Gatty Touz Trish Mying Taonard J. Snelling Snelling Mia Aerodrome Jawi EPROM New York Harold Gatty Berlin Atlantic Irish Ove Little Weather Office Devlin

Denmark Prepares to Welcome the Lindberghs of Denmark

Denmark readies official reception for Holger Hoiris and Otto Billig, American aviators hailed as the Lindberghs of Denmark. Prime Minister Stounting, Lord Mayor Peder Hedder, and Copenhagen officials plan speeches at town hall with a reception committee including the mother of Unirs. A municipal dinner at the American club follows the welcome, as the flight dominates today’s discussion.

Wirmace Denmark Holger Hoiris Otto Billig Chorabaren Hound Sviators America Stounting Lord Peder Hedder Lindberghs Unirs Copenhagen Town Hall American Club Hoover

Ruth Nichols Faces Recovery After Plane Crash

Saint Joon June 24 Ruth Nichols of New York, injured in a plane crash while landing Monday, may be allowed to leave the hospital in a few days. Doctors reported her condition improved but she still endures pain from two injured vertebrae and sleeps in intervals.

Ruth Nichols Saint Joon New York Mig Nichols

Gas Tank Fire Hurts Man on Vargas Street

A man identified as Fred Stewart of 125 Vargas Street was burned on Wednesday morning when flames from a gas tank touched him while he worked on his automobile. The incident occurred as he attempted to toil with the vehicle, and a nearby bystander offered help after the blaze began. A classified ad in the paper offered a contact number for recovery assistance.

Fred Stewart Vargas Street Wea

French Endurance Flyers Enter Third Air Day

In Etampes France endurance fliers Juno xx vm The Wrench Micra Lucien Boussoutrot and Winiopup began their third day aloft aiming to surpass the Non Fueling duration record of 44 hours 33 minutes set by Americans Walter Lees and Frederick Heosss.

Etanpes France Lucien Boussoutrot Winiopup Walter Lees Frederick Heosss

Exhibition of a Giant Wrist Watch in Lausanne

A Neuchatel firm has produced a massive wrist watch displayed in Lausanne. The timepiece reportedly weighs 18 pounds and measures 120 inches in height, with a valuation of about $260. Prince Tune 24 is listed among the featured items.

Lausanne Prince Tune Tiga Neuchatel de Vl B

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