Interviews with the competitors and a commentary on the start by C.J.T. Gardner, from Hatfield Aerodrome

Listeners are to hear three broadcasts today of the fourth annual air race from Hatfield, Herts., via Blackpool to Douglas, Isle of Man: 256 miles in all. The race will be non-stop to Blackpool in any event, and non-stop from Hatfield to Douglas if weather conditions allow. As the last part of the course is over sixty-three miles of sea a sea patrol will be provided by a naval vessel and the Douglas motor lifeboat, Manchester and Salford.

The race will be open to all types of aircraft, British and foreign, provided they have a minimum cruising speed of 100 m.p.h. and a minimum range of 400 miles. There will be a challenge trophy for the winner and a cash prize of £100, with £70 and £40 the second and third respectively.

It is expected that among the competitors will be Alex Henshaw, who made a record flight from England to the Cape and back in February in 4 days, 10 hours, and 5 minutes, and who was interviewed on Wednesday by Howard Marshall in 'At Home to Sportsmen'.