4th September 1934
Jersey Airways suffers fourth mishap in 11 days
Having seen one aircraft overcome by waves and another driven into a wall, killing a boy in the process, Jersey Airways saw another of its aircraft damaged when it swerved violently while taxiing to its take-off position. It lost two tyres and the associated wheel spats in the incident. The tide was on its way in at the time and the plane had to be towed to a safer position: it wasn’t going anywhere.
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Other events that occured in September
Medals for a brave lifeboat crew
- A Jersey lifeboat crew was awarded medals for bravery after they rescued the crew of a yacht trapped in rocks.
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Journalist George William de Carteret dies
- George William de Carteret was both secretary of the Jersey Farmers’ Union, and a prolific journalist, writing in the Norman language.
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Writer Philippe Langlois is born
- Philippe Langlois was a qualified doctor and a medical officer in the Royal Jersey Militia, as well as an author and poet.
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Jersey is shaken by an earthquake
- After several days of particularly rough seas, residents across Jersey reported minor earth tremors lasting around half an hour.
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