811.348 Z 4/162: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in France (Whitehouse)
Washington, September 19,
1924—4 p.m.
293. Your 407, September 17, 6 p.m.
- 1.
- Contract with German authorities provides specifically for delivery of ZR–3 to this Government at Lakehurst, New Jersey. Until such delivery it will be operated by German crew. During transatlantic flight, however, there will be on board several United States Navy and Army officers to observe operations. It follows that as the status of these officers is more that of passengers the American flag will not be flown.
- 2.
- Inform French authorities of substance of foregoing adding that their desires as to avoiding certain areas will of course be complied with.
- 3.
- Telegraph what areas are to be avoided and Navy will issue instructions accordingly.
Hughes