15 November 1927 Henjam Flying Officer Scott was taken sick during the day and was treated by the medical officer on board H.M.S. Triad; he was able to leave with the Flight on the following day. This was the only case of sickness since the flight started, the general health of the crews being excellent. 16 November 1927 Henjam – Gwadar 380 miles 5 hours 40 minutes 66 knots The Flight took off in formation at 0730 hours, the weather being perfect. The Flight was met by the Political Officer for Makran, who had travelled down from Quetta with his escort to welcome the Flight. In order to relieve him from another long journey by camel and car back to his district, he was offered and accepted a passage to Karachi in one of the boats of the Flight. All the Flight personnel slept on board the flying-boats. 17 November 1927 Gwadar All the personnel slept on board. 18 November 1927 Gwadar – Karachi 260 miles 3 hours 35 minutes 72 knots The Flight took off in formation at 0730, there being no wind at the time, a clear sky, and good visibility. Owing to the swell, the flying-boats taxied under the lee of the promontory and took off along the swell. No trouble was experienced and all took off well. Captain Smith, the Political Officer, was taken as passenger in S.1150 and expressed his appreciation for the trip. The flying-boats landed in Karachi harbour in succession at 1055, and were met by the G.O.C. Sind, Officer Commanding Royal Air Force depot, and many local officials. The moorings for the flying-boats are laid in the river opposite the shipping wharves, and are quite satisfactory except that a constant stream of traffic passes close to the aircraft, and there is danger of collision.
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