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THE RIGHT TO CRASH !
AIRMAN'S PRIVILEGE.
"Spirit of Adventure Must Not
Be Fettered."
LONDON, 23rd March.
In a speech at Birmingham to-night tho
Seercliiry for Air, Sir Samuel llonre, after
referring lo the fate of Captain Ilineh-
cliffe and Miss Mnckay, said lie considered
it would be very unwise for nnyone to
attempt to fly over tlio Atlantic from
east to west until we had machines capable
of greater endurance. He did not depiro
to criticise tho brilliant pilot, Hinch-
cliffc, or his courageous companion, but
lie would warn others that the risks at
present were too great. At tlio same
time, it would be unwise, as well ns im
practicable for the Government to inter
fere. Individuals had tlio right to embark
upon such adventures, und the public
opinion was rightly jealous of any attempt
lo Tetter the spirit of enterprise and ad
venture.
Lieutenant Kinkead's Fate.
Ilritl&h Official "Wireless.
In tho course of his speech at Birming
ham, Sir Samuel llonre, after mentioning
tlio dentil of Lieutenant Kinkead re
cently, said:— "Docs tlie pursuit of speed
justify the sacrifice of human life ? If
it were only u matter of pursuit of speed
or tlio breaking of a record, I should
ngrce with those who ask this question.
But there is more at «ake tlian the in
crease of speed, and, just as ninny of
the improvements in the motor car en
gine are directly due to motor racing,, so
a definite advance in aeroplane design and
engine improvements will result from high
speed flying. Let us then, whilst show
ing the deepest sympathy with Lieuten
ant Kinkead's family, refuse to abandon
nn effort, necessary for tlie progress of
aviation nnd make certain that the sac
rifices of the pioneers shall not have been
made in vain."
An Adventure in the Alps.
Captain Hope, the winner of the King's
Cup last year, had a sensational experi
ence while flying over the Alps a few
days ago.
Accompanied by Count Mnzzotli, Hope
(low; Mazzotti's moth -from Lyons to Italy.
Over the Aips, at a height of 19,000 feet,
clouds blotted out tlie earth, and with
daylight fading, Hope cruised over moun
tain sides seeking n landing place. Even
tually hn landed on a narrow ledge 8000
feet above the valley, the undercarriage
being buried in the snow.
The nirincn were rescued by Alpine
Fnscisti, who had seen their landing, with
life lines and snow shoes. -Next morning
they dug out the moth, placed it 011 n
sleight and conveyed it to n snow-covered
piatenn 3000 feet lower down tlie moun
tain. Skis were placed under the wheels
for the take-off, and the plane rose in the
nick of time 011 the edge of the preci
pice, the skis dropping off ns tiie plane
took tho air. The airmen arrived safely
nt .Milan.
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