New Britain herald., 1928-10-16

Ger Of the United States navy" he
said, land was official observer for
this government on the flight but his
position on board was that of an in
vited guest and IL he found 1t neces-
sary to make any promises naturally
he has to keep them"
Considerable irritation was evident
among navy officers who felt that it
was presumptuous on the part of any
commercial organization to limit the
speech OF 4 navy Officer. Many of
them were extremely outspoken
about the matter but none would
permit his name to be used.
Walked TO Hangar
After the Graf Zeppelin was
grounded it was walked by the land
ing crew to the open doors of the
hangar but a 1: mile cross wind was
blowing and 1t was decided that un-
der these conditions it would
rot be safe to try to "shoehorn' the
great ship in beside the other After
the passengers were taken off and
escorted under guard to the customs
room in the hangar the ship was
walked out onto the field again and
attached to the stub mast near by
the high mast.
There 1t swung. with skeleton
crew aboard. until three o'clock this
morning, when the wind died. Then
landing crew routed from its
hunks walked the ship neatly into
! the hangar where it stretched from
end to end, proud cock of the air
with the Los Angeles for its hen and
the two blimps for her eggs.
The officers and high officials
among the passengers slept long
after their lengthy and stormy voy-
age to rest for the arduous business
of a New York welcome today.
Leased For , Years
Because of the news monopoly"
contract and the forced agreement
of the passengers the conversation
of the air voyagers was limited, but
one important piece of information
was Forthcoming. 1t was definitely
established that the Graf Zeppelin.
which was built as a commercial
ship largely by popular subscriptions
had been leased for two years to
Spanish company planning transat-
lantic passenger and mail service be-
tween Spain and the Argentine. The
lease carried with it option to pur-
chase, but 1t was understood that the
Spanish company only wanted the
ship for use until it could build air
liners of its own.
Fin Visible
As the Graf Zeppelin lay in the
hangar, its silver tanks rising al
most to the vaulted roof, persons on
the ground could plainly see the
damaged portion. from which the
fabric was torn by the storm while
over mid-ocean. Preparations were
made today for quick repairs.
which probably will be made while
the Los Angeles is out OF the hangar
On a projected training flight set TO
begin some time today or tomorrow.
Gets Breaks I
Naval Air Station. l.akehurst, N. /
j.. Oct. 16 R-Rear admiral in the
United States navy ranks all the
breaks there are, OF course, when i
a visiting Zeppelin is grounding at
the navy air station.
Rear Admiral w. A. Moffett. chief
n the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics.
was getting them while the Graf
Zeppelin was being moored last
night. Being rear admiral, he !
could walk right up under her. while
the ordinary folks had to stand about !
a city block away. i
Lots Ut Water
He was taking advantage of this
particular prerogative when the
crew dumped the water
ballast out of her tail. 1t was a lot
Of water. Admiral Moffctt get most
Of 1t.
Only the fact that he had on an
overcoat enabled him to attend a
dinner given by the post COM
without making complete
chanra of ottiro