Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 277, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 March 1928 — Page 4

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CHAPTER XXIX ON several more occasions it was necessary to fly by instrument for short periods; then the fog broke up into patches. These patches took on forms of every description. Numerous shore lilies appeared, with trees perfectly outlined against the horizon. In fact, the mirages were so natural that had I not been in midAtlantic and known that no land existed along my route, I would have taken them to be actual islands. As the fog" cleared I dropped down closer to the water, sometimes flying within, ten feet of the waves and seldom higher than 200. There is a cushion of air close to the ground or water through which a plane flies with less effort than at a higher altitude, and for hours at a time- I took advantage of this factor. Also, it was less difficult to determine the wind drift ne&r the water. During the entire flight the wind was strong enough to produce white caps on the waves. When one of these formed, the foam would be blown off, showing the winds direction and. approximate velocity. This foam remained on the water long enough for me to obtain a general idea of my drift. During the day I saw a number of porpoises and a few birds, but no ships, although I understand that two different boats reported me passing over. The first indication of my approach to the European coast was a small fishing boat which I first noticed a few miles ahead and slightly to the south of my course. There were several of these fishing boats grouped within a few miles of each other. I flew over the first boat without seeing any signs of life. As I circled over the second, however, a man’s lace appeared, looking out of the cabin window. I have carried on short conversations with people on the ground by flying low, with throttled engine, shouting a question and receiving the answer by some signal. When I saw fisherman I decided to try to get hipi to point towards land. I had no sooner made the decision that the futility of the effort became apparent. In all likelihood he could not speak English, and even if he could he would undoubtedly be far too astounded to answer. However, I circled again and closing the throttle as the plane passed within a few feet of the boat I shouted: “Which way is Ireland?’’ Os course, the attempt was useless and I continued on my course. Less than an hour later a rugged and semi-mountainous coastline appeared to the northeast. I was flying less than 200 feet from the water when I sighted it. The shore was fairly distinct and not over ten or fifteeen miles away. A light haze, coupled with numerous local storm areas, had prevented my seeing it from a long distance.

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The coastline came down from the north, curved over toward the east. I hafl very little doubt that it was the southwestern end of Ireland, but in order to make sure I changed my course toward the nearest point* of land. I located Cape Valentia and Dingle Bay, then .resumed my compass course toward Paris. After leaving Ireland I passed a number of steaimers and was seldom out of sighit of a ship. In a little ovr two hours the coast of England appeared. My course passed over southern England and a little south of Plymouth; then across the English Channel, striking France ov\er Cherbourg. The English farms were very impressive from the air in contrast to ours in America. They appeared extremely small and unusually neat and tidy with their stone and hedge fences. I was flying at about a fifteen hundred-foot altitude over England and as I crossed the Channel and passed over Cherbourg, France, I had probably seon more of that part of Europe than many native Europeans. The visibility was good and the country could be seen for miles around. People who have taken their first flight often remark that no one, knows what the locality he lives in is like until he has seen it from above. Countries take on different characteristics from the air. The sun went down shortly after passing Cherbourg an and soon the beacons along the Paris-London airway became visible. I first saw the lights of Paris a

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another field farther out which might be Le Bourget. Then I returned and spiralled down closer to the lights. Presently I could make out long lines of hangars, and the roads appeared to be jammed with cars. I flew low over the field once, then circled around into the wind and landed. After the plane stopped rolling I turned it around and started to taxi back to the lights. The entire field ahead, however.

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