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May 3, 1930
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
19-year-old aviator Frank Goldsborough was forced by bad weather to return to Colton, California, after takeoff for Los Angeles, delaying the final leg of his transcontinental junior record flight. He plans to try again that afternoon, with current time at 31 hours toward breaking the 48-hour record.
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Weather Delays Young Aviator
COLTON, Calif., May 3. (U.P.)- Forced by bad weather to return to the airport here after taking off for Los Angeles at 9:15 a. m. today, Frank Goldsborough, 19 year old aviator, said he would try again this afternoon to make the last leg of his transcontinental junior record flight.
Rain, low clouds, and fog, extending from the sea to the mountains, made flight hazardous and forced Goldsborough to abandon the attempt after circling the city.
Goldsborough is seeking to break the junior record of 48 hours for the transcontinental flight. His time now is approximately 31 hours.
COLTON, Calif., May 3. (U.P.)- Forced by bad weather to return to the airport here after taking off for Los Angeles at 9:15 a. m. today, Frank Goldsborough, 19 year old aviator, said he would try again this afternoon to make the last leg of his transcontinental junior record flight.
Rain, low clouds, and fog, extending from the sea to the mountains, made flight hazardous and forced Goldsborough to abandon the attempt after circling the city.
Goldsborough is seeking to break the junior record of 48 hours for the transcontinental flight. His time now is approximately 31 hours.
What sub-type of article is it?
Adventure
Journey
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Triumph
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Young Aviator
Weather Delay
Transcontinental Flight
Junior Record
Frank Goldsborough
What entities or persons were involved?
Frank Goldsborough
Where did it happen?
Colton, Calif.
Story Details
Key Persons
Frank Goldsborough
Location
Colton, Calif.
Event Date
May 3
Story Details
Frank Goldsborough, 19-year-old aviator, takes off from Colton for Los Angeles but returns due to rain, low clouds, and fog; plans to retry the final leg of transcontinental flight to break 48-hour junior record, current time 31 hours.