The Avian Breguet monoplane piloted by MIN. Arrachart and Rignot, the French aviators, aivived at the Hungjao Aerodrome from Canton on July 15 about 2.30 p.m.
Both flyers were in good spirits and. showed no signs of fatigue. They stated that they had been held up in Canton on account of the inclement weather and, with the change for the good, they took the earliest possible opportunity to come to Shanghai, They had had cellent trip, The journey was made in one hop and was about 750 miles. They had left Canton at 7 a.m, and had taken approximately 75 hours to come to Shanghai, The weather was exceptionally hot ut it was first class for flying, the visibility being very good.
Che monoplane in which the two aviators came is a two-seater Avian fitted with " Renault motor of 350 horse power and capable of attaining a speed of 150 miles an Or a cruising speed of 105 The machine is fitted with safety slot wings and the most up-to-date apparatus, The Zero Club entertained the two French airmen on July 17, Mr, Sparke presided and in addition to the filers the guests included Mr. C, F, Garstin, Consul-General, Col, Mallet, Mr. 0. M. Green and Inv. Schwyzer, Vice-Chairman of the French Municipal Council.
Mr. Sparke extended a welcome to the guests, and in reply Command ant Rignot expressed the pleasure which it gave them to be amongst their friends, the allies of Franco during the Great War, Commandant Rignot and Captain Arrachart will leave on July 22 for Nanking, thereafter visiting Bane kow. They ave to visit Tokyo, and Bend to return to Europe' vil intend to return to Europe' vi
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