The fifth Aerial Derby was flown this afternoon. The course consists of two circuits round outer London, starting and finishing at Hendon, a distance of 205 miles.
The weather was fine but there was a gusty north wind blowing: visibility was good.
The pilot Courtney flying the Martinsyde ''Semiquaver" ~—won the race, covering the course in 1 hr, 18 min, 12 1/5 see. ie, an average speed of °153} miles an hour.
The first race for the Wingfield Sculls since 1914 was won to-day by Beresford Junior in 23 min. 14 see. The course being from Putney to Mortlake. Beresford is representing Great Britain in the {Olympic Games sculling events.—Reuter.
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