New Britain herald., 1927-12-13

air, before succeeding in the third attempt. After Lindbergh had tra- versed nearly the whole distance of the broad landing grounds he lifted his plane a few feet from the ground as if by superhuman effort
 He attempted to gain altitude im- mediately and very slowly his silver partner lifted into the air over the Potomac river and was lost in the heavy mist as it headed toward fredericksburg, Va,
 Major Harvey s. Burwell, con- mander at Boiling field, with whom Lindbergh had spent the night at the field, said that the daring take oft was one Of the most masterful pieces of flying technique that he had A-er seen.
 Before reaching his goal at Mex ico City, Lindbergh probably will ' encounter more bad weather but all in all he decided that wind condi- lions were made to order for him. and this guided him in his deter inination to start.
 Lindbergh in fact did not finally decide 10 lump until 11:15 o'clock this morning. When he found the navy hydrographers agreed with the weather bureau in their predictions he announced that he would go at once.
 Dares Bad Weather
 Few were aware that the famous flyer would dare go up under the weather conditions prevailing The er-soaked field was in bad shape and it was necessary to wade in order to reach the celebrated Spirit of St. Louis which was drawn up with it's escort ready 10 take the air
 Lindbergh had taken precautions 10 keep his secret all to himself to prevent crowds from swarming over the field and thereby endang"rlng his chances Of getting the heavy plane into the air. With a nonstop flight contemplated, f vas neces- sary 10 take q big supply of gasoline and oil,
 To supply him with nourishment during tho long flight through the southeastern states. across land 70 Texas. and thence into Mexico, Lindbcrgh carried a weeks supply of concentrated food and two can teens of water. IIndhereh left two messages. One was addressed 10 Major Burwol. l. said Many thanks for your cooperation. It has been one hundred per cent"
 Thanks His Assistants
 The other was addressed 10 Lieu tenant 1T. \. Dinerr of the army It sad: T certainly appreciate your as sstanc. in preparing for my flight to MeNjro City, Please give my thanks to Sran Sergeant R. w. Hooe. for thc excellent inspection he has given the spirit or St. Louls."
 Lindherrh also left word with Major Burwell 10 wire President Gales of Mevt,o ot his taking off.
 Immediately after the iadeoI the convoy of army navy and commerce planes took 'h, air ard beaded after Inc Spirit of St. Louie hut by that time Liadhorgh had been lost in the distance.
 Th" nirht To Mexico City and pos sjhly to Havana has TO official sig uifcance so far as the government is conc"rncd. but it was explained today at the Whit, House that Tres idant Coolidge t watching it with all the interest that he assumes every American citizen holds.
 The president feels that th' pro lcction or aviation channels between this country and those of Latin and South America will ha augmcntod hy the nirh- and ho honas that f HJll be helpful in still further promoting inc cause of nvi0tion
 Good Will to Result
 The fact that the MovDCau govern mrnt has invited T.irdbcrrh 10 fly to Mexico City will result. Mir. Cool idso believes. in an encouragement ivy that and other governments 10 tho south in a now interest in com morcial lines.
 "tindv's" ship carried about @6H gallons of rasoline, compared with more than loo gallons carried when she 'et Nov York for Paris. The ship reached r1ris with q surplus Of about 50 ~qIlone, and aviation e@- rcrts predict that the ship will reach