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THE FLIGHT |
MAP OF THE FLIGHT
BARON von KOENIG-WARTHAUSEN 1. DATA FILE
THE PILOT Name : F.K. Baron von Koenig-Warthausen Nationality : German Licences: Private Age at the time of the flight : 22 years THE AIRCRAFT : Made : Klemm Type :L20B1, two seater in tandem Name :Kamerad , renamed Huenefeld Registration : D-1433 MEnginer :Daimler of 14,7 KW, (about 20 HP). Length :. 7,30 m. Wing span :.13,0 m. Type : : Low wing, timber and fabric, tail wheel. Empty weight : 450 kg. Cruising speed : 105 km/h. THE FLIGHT Departure point : Berlin Departure date : August 9, 1929 Arrival point : Hanover Arrival date : November 21, 1930 Stops :. First part : Moscow (Russia), Baku (Azerbaidjan), Teheran (Iran), Ispahan, Bushir, Shiraz, Bandar Abbas, Karachi (Pakistan), Nasirabad (India), Accra, Allahabad, Calcutta, Akyab (Burma), Rangoon, Bangkok (Thailand), Prachuap Kiri Khan, Songkhla, Singapore. Second part : Shanghai (China), Kobe (Japan), Tokyo. Third part : San Francisco (California), Los Angeles, San Diego, Tucson (Arizona), El Paso (Texas), Dallas, Saint Louis (Missouri), Chicago (Illinois), Detroit (Michigan), London (Ontario, Canada), Hamilton, Buffalo (New York), Albany, Long Island. Fourth part : Bremen Haven (Germany), Hanover Berlin. Equator : crossed the Equator south of Singapore (not part of the flight). Break downs, incidents/accidents : Many fuel shortages. One nose-over. One engine bolt loose and a broken engine valve. Records : Nil. Firsts : First solo flight around the world, even if the trip was not done entirely in flight. Awards : Was awarded the Hindenburg Cup (Hindenburg Pokal) in 1930.
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES
Books Baron von Koenig-Warthausen F.K. , Wings over the World , 1930, G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York. Young Baron's flight in his Klemm.Photos and maps. Out of print. Baron von Koenig-Warthausen F.K. , Mit 20PS und Leuchtpistole, 1932, Berlin. Describes the flight between Berlin and Bushire. Photos and map. Out of print. We buy our books from Barnes and Noble : Internet Sites: http://home.t-online.de/home/hzoeller/kl_home.htm This site contains a lot of information on the Klemm Aircraft. |