6 March 1914

J.W.H. "Will" Scotland took off from Fraser Park, Timaru, on 6 March 1914 in his 45 hp Caudron biplane for an attempt on the New Zealand long distance flying record. The aviator arrived before an enthusiastic crowd at the Addington Showgrounds in Christchurch. The distance of approximately 160 kms was flown in 2 hours, 5 minutes, actual flying time - an average speed of 78 kms per hour!