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 the weight distributed well astern. In taking off, all of us, except Bill, crowded as far aft as we could.

Log Book:

Mr. Gower came back into the hold in order to force the nose up as far as possible. To no avail.

Lou Gower is an expert pilot, with much big-ship experience, who had been retained as a sort of understudy for Stultz in case of sickness or accident. It was hoped he could go as far as Trepassey, there to share the work of the two men who actually would carry through on the Atlantic flight.

Log Book:

As Bill turned the ship's nose around, Gower began pulling his flying suit from the bag. His shoes and a small personal package were all he had in addition. Slim called for a boat from the tug and G. bade us adieu very