The Archive · 1930

Aviation in Japan

When the Master of Sempill was lent to the Japanese Government fcr a while to assist in developing flying in the neighbouring country, he discovered two important facts. The first was that the Japanese develop into expert and courageous airmen; the other that the envelope of air afore Japan is full of Pockets, which makes fying an extremely tricky matter. Two events have occurred within the last couple of weeks that have, by reason of being eclipsed by the greater news value of Coste's wonderful performance, and the discovery of Andree's remains, received less attention than they deserved. Mr. Seiji Yoshikara, a Journalist by' the way, flew from Berlin to Tokyo, and Mr. Zansako Azuma also flew across Siberia completing his flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo. He crossed the 'Atlantic by steamer, But nonetheless the feat was a fine cne. Great Britain has been taken by Japan as the example to be followed in naval and aviation matters, and the event has justified in each' other ty both pupil and tutor.

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