Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-05
LINDBERCH WISHES CI1AMBERLIN
ALL LUCK IN FLIGHT ATTEMPT
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Belgium and England simply smoth-
cred me with hospitality, and the
funny part of it is I have not even
had time to get haircut. AS I said
in London, my reception in Europe
was certainly harder than the flight
itself. Naturally, / was pleased, but
a little more and I would have had
to go home in a hospital ship instead
of cruiser.
In looking back tonight over these
two short swiftly moving Weeks--it
hardly seems more than three or four
days when I think OF it have the
distinct idea that aside from the flight
itself and what it may have contrib
uted to the advancement of aviation,
the vast throngs who showed their
appreciation registered at the same
time a new degree Of friendship tor
America. It brought the crowds to
think favorably about America and if
that is borne out by later events /
will be very glad.
Leaves With Regret.
I leave the shores of France with
genuine feelings Of reg1 e.. The
French people have been wonderful
to me in every way and l am frate-
full to them beyond words for their
very friendly treatment. / am glad
it was possible for me to leave from
France, for il at all possible the
shores of France would be the last
land I would look upon when I left
for home.
I am certainly coming back over
here again, for there are many coun.
tries and many things I want very
much to see. AS a matter of fact,
would have liked to stay longer. but
for the insistence of the folks at home.
/ came over to study aviation, but the
crowds did not give me much chance.
The next time am going to slip over
quietly and make a thorough investi-
cation Of European air development.
I want to do all I can for American
aviation. That is going to be my
career, and there are many things to
be learned over here. although in
other ways we can be proud Of the
speed with which we are going ahead
in aeronautics.
AS we lifted anchor and set sail
at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon, dozen
French planes took the air and &C
companied us far out to sea. Some of
them swooped down low enough for
me to exchange greetings with the
airmen. I want the airmen Of France
to know that I appreciate this final
touch of their friendship.
It was fine Of Admiral Burrage and
his staR and the officers of the Mem
phis to welcome me SO enthusiastic
ally. The three rousing American
cheers of the whole crew which
manned the rail and the same from
the crew Of the destroyer Brock, under
command of Capt. Magruder. stirred
me pretty deeply. When the band
played "The Star Spangled Banner"
1t sounded good to me. I was the
guest of Admiral Burrage at dinner,
and now as I am about to go to bed,
we are steaming at IS knots and far
out of sight Of land.
Says Stories Are "Rot."
Had not been invited to go on
the Memphis I would have gone on
destroyer. Stories that I shifted
from a destroyer through fear OF being
seasick are all rot. Aviators don't
get seasick. After going through that
sleet storm over the Atlantic, GER
tainly feel proof against seasickness.
Really, / think I would have enjoyed
going across the ocean on that little
boat.
/ expect to reach Washington next
Saturday, and probably will stay
there "a hours before flying to New
York. I am taking my ship along
with me, and it should not take long
to get 1t set up in Washington.
would not wish to leave the shores
Of France without repeating my
thanks to the French people for the
wonderful treatment they have given
me. I cannot imagine how it could
have been warmer or more cordial
From the time I landed at lie Bourget
nearly two weeks ago up to the sail
ing Of the Memphis, they have not
ceased for one moment while I have
been within their reach to shower
upon me tokens Of regard. take 1T
as tribute to aviation and to my
country.
Regard for America High.
Despite what may be said about
the attitude of the French and other
peoples over here toward the United
States because of the debts and other
considerations, / have heard nothing
but expressions Of friendship and high
regard for America. At any rate, no
one has asked me to get the debts
Cancelled. I have been very much
struck by the expressions of sentiment
for the United States, for 1t seems to
me to indicate that basically our Ma
ton is admired and respected and that
whatever differences exist are not too
great to be solved in time.
1t will be noticed that in all that
has been printed about us-my ship
and memo one has seen an oppor-
tunity to take whack at the United
States. I am no politician, but it ap-
pears to me that there is a great
deal # friendship left between the
two sides of the Atlantic. Certainly
the people on both sides think the
same way about aviation. That the
| development in aeronautics is a good
thing seems to unite the votes of
every one.
Right down to the moment that
went on the Memphis the French
continued to show, evidences Of affec.