ONE OF THE CANNIBAL ISLANDS?
"The unfrequented coral harbour was an ideal spot for this operation. The 60 odd men and women on the Seeadler were landed, and the natives, avid for change of diet, welcomed them."—The Times.
"A distinctive uniform will be given the new Air Service when the old is worn out, Major Baird announces."—Daily Mail.
An officer in the R.F.C. writes to say that the old Air Service has no intention of wearing out.
"The coroner said people would be wise to carry electric torches or newspapers, and ladies should wear something white—a pocket handkerchief would be better than nothing."—Sunday Observer.
Certainly "better than nothing," but a newspaper would make a more showy costume.
