for Canton wilying nan, open two-seater jack. model F training biplane, Mr. G. W. Brophy, manager of the aviation division of the L. E, Gale Ca, took off from Hungiao Aero drome at 8.08 am. on January 23 on the first stage of his flight from Shanghai to Manila, Brophy ow sat inland over the moun-stead of flying along the coast Tine over Foochow and Amoy. In the event of his taking the coastal course, he would be compelled to make a landing at either of the latter cities. Tt. was explained to the "North-China Daily News" that, if Mr. Brophy succeeded making the direct flight to Canton, there would be no trouble with the remainder of the journey, from Canton to Manila, but he could not guarantee this as he had ne meteorological information of the winds between Canton and Manila.
Carrying 32 gallons in "the standard gallons in the auxiliary tank which ras built several days ago in the front cockpit, this being just sul cient to take him to Canton, aviator decided that he would not carry anything out of the ordinary stock equipment, such as pontoons, 8 boat or a parachute, Nevertheless, hho took 70 letters, all of which Were addressed to' Manila and bore the proper postage with air mi stamps, a few chocolate bars and couple of. apples.
The main features of the machine fare its emall size (it being not more than 20 feot in length), the 125 horse-power Warner motor, and the special N.A.C.A. cowling over the motor which "increased the speed by about 13 miles an hou His object in carrying out th is to show the dependability of the little "plane.
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