Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-29


City and state officials, the
American consul and large and
enthusiastic crowd cheered loudly
as the graceful monoplane came
down at the Munich airdome
shortly after pm, Brock and
Schlee were each handed large
stein of Munich beer as they
stepped from the machine.
By the Associated Press.
CROYDON, England, August "
The Pride of Detroit, American
round-the world plane, took the air
at the aviation field here at S:32
o'clock this morning, with Munich,
Germany, about 900 miles distant. as
the destination. The flight is the
second lap OF the globe-circling air
tour being undertaken by Edward +.
Schlee and William S. Brock.
Brock was at the controls when
the monoplane started. They TAXED
over the field against the wind and
made a beautiful getaway, circhng
over the airdome and waving good
nv to the few spectators assembled
to witness the take-ott.. Then the
machine headed toward the east. and
within four or FIVE minutes was out
OF sight.
Weather reports indicated there
was some mist over the English
Channel. but that visibility on the
continent was fairly good. The
weather at Croydon was compara-
tively clear and the aviators consid-
cred the flying conditions were such
as to warrant an attempt to reach
Germany, since they are out to COM
pete their journey within 28 days
Before the start they received a
GREAT many cable messages from the
United States, wishing them every
success in their venture. AS they
made their last-minute preparations
end saw to the slowing aboard OF a
lunch of cheese and chicken sand-
wiches and coffee they held handfuls
Of kilograms and letters.
Get Good Nights Rest.
Among those wishing them good
1uck on their undertaking was Col,
Ira Edwards. representing the British
air ministry.
Roth fivers had a splendid nights
sleep after their transatlantic mop:
Thev were feeling exceptionally gooo
and looking forward eagerly to their
4ournev. They arose at $50. had
hreakfast in their royal suite at the
SAVOY Hotel and came to Croydon IN
q limousine, arriving about O'Clock.
The machine was all prepared Tor
taking the air, except for refuellnS.
Fifty gallons of gasoline were taken
aboard within a few minutes, making
total of 1876 gallons. they having
had s5 gallons left after their trans
atlantic fight. This was considered
more than ample for the approx
matelv six-hour fight to Munich
lust prior TO starting for Municn,
BROCK and Schlee emphasized they
we're not trying to loop the world In
a fortnight or so.
1--WE are on a sort or pleasure
stunt" said Brock. 1--WE are taking
our time; we are not hustling by any
means"
Hope to Beat Record.
He explained to the English news
,aner men that If they were really
bnstling. as the word is taken in the
American meaning, they would nave
stnnned at Croydon only few min
utos to refuel and pushed on
"Instead Of any such rush. ne
added. I'VE are jogging along. as we
call it. but we do hope to beat the
2S-day record"
While limbering up their machine
preparatory to the take-oH, the ar
men were shown photograph Whlch
had been radioed to the United states
and back, showing Schlee snaklns
hands with T. H. Kinkade. Wright
,,otor expert, with Brock. cigarette IN
mouth, in the background.