The Archive · 1928

Chinese Aviators in America

Formation of Aero League to Assist Flying in China New York, May 24.

Fitteen Chinese aviators organi the Chinese Aero League of America yesterday afternoon, At their first meeting they outlined plans to advance the cause of aviation in all its phases for their native country. Their activities are later to be centred within several American The group, composed mostly of trained pilots and student aviators, plans to raise funds among local Chinese for the establishment ground and flying school, Pilots are to be instructed here, who will itary service.

It i also planned to expand the membership and, develop skilled mechanics for service in China.

Dr. Tien Lai-huang presided, He has entered his tri-motored, no plane, The Spirit of Canton, in the trans-Pacific flight planned for August attempt to. traverse the 10,000 miles from Dallas to. Hongkong. A prize of has been offered to. the of this flight by Colonel W.

Eas: erwood of Dallas. The Presidency of the Chinese Acre League has been tendered to Dr.

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