The Archive · 1929

ENDURANCE FLIGHT

THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN — RECORD

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London, July 11.

It is understood that the Govern-

Los Angeles, July 11.

Continuing on their record-breakfirg endurance fight in spite of heavy: fog which compelled them to fly" higher than heretofore, Loren Mendell and Peter Reinhart passe! the 217-hour mark at 7.80 o'clock this morning.

They had then been in the air 43 hours longer' than the previous ment this week will forward a ea munication to Russia so couched that it is hoped that before the end of July a Russian representative will bbe in London discussing directly with Mr. Henderson, the Foreign Secretary, questions between the two countries, and that a satisfactory understanding will be reached with 'a_view to the operation of the norma diplomatic machinery.

An ambulance has been sent to the landing field where it will remain so that in the event of Tanding, it can rush the two pilots {01a hospital and place them in bed for needed recuperation as soon a: Physicians have given them Uhorough physical examination to 'There was much argument in the House of Commone to-day arising' out of the question whether the House should have an opportunity. of debating the question of, diplomatic relations with Russia before decisive action is taken and whether a White Paper should be, published showing the Government's communication to the Dominions ana.

Refuelling once more during the course of the day, Loren Mendeil and Peter Reinhart continued to push on toward the 250-hour mark United Pre:

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