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Show Tlying Boat Pilot Leaves NEW YORK. Aug 4 John C Porte British navy 1 eu tenant who was to have piloted the wana maker flying boat Amer lea on its attempted transatlantic flight decided today to return at once to Eng land as he is a reservist. He booked passage today on the steamship Lus) tanla due to sail for England at midnight tot night. Announcement of Lieutenant Porte s withdrawal as the America s pilot, was made tonight after a meeting at the Aero Club of America It was stated that G en H Curtlss will pilot the America on the flight. If It Is attempted |