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  2. Horrifying Disaster: Airship R101 Destroyed: 46 Lives Lost

    The whole of Britain is shocked and astounded by the receipt of news stating that the airship R101, which was on a flight from Britain to India, was overwhelmed by disaster involving the loss of 46 lives. Whilst flying across France the airship crashed into a hill and was destroyed by an explosion and fire which followed. Only eight members of the party of 54, including the crew, aboard were saved. The victims were incinerated in the blazing wreckage. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 671 words
  3. STORIES OF SURVIVORS

    A survivor of the disaster said: "l had a miraculous escape. There was a flash, and a horrible roar as the structure, piled up on the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 847 words
  4. "A GREAT LOSS"

    Sir Samuel Instone, head of the Imperial Airways, who was unable to accept an invitation to undertake the flight in R101 said: Though the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 530 words
  5. ROYAL SYMPATHY

    The King has sent the following message to the Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald):-- "I was horrified to hear of the ...

    Article : 254 words
  6. Other Disasters

    The R101 disaster recalls several other tragedies which have marked the development of the modern airship. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 43 words
  7. HIGH HOPES

    Lord Thomson (Secretary of State for Air), who was one of the victims of tile R101 disaster, hoped to complete the round trip by October 19, so that ...

    Article : 601 words
  8. THE CRASH

    After leaving the English coast the R101 made westerly towards Brest, She met storms, and turning, made for the Paris route. She passed over Beauvals ...

    Article : 308 words
  9. "A DEATH TRAP"

    A representative of the Australian Press Association, who recently inspected every corner of the airship at Cardington, says: "Above the ...

    Article : 392 words
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