R101 Despite the lack of full endurance and speed trials and the fact that a proper investigation of the aerodynamic consequences of the extension had not been fully completed by the N.P.L., a Certificate of Airworthiness was issued on 2 October, the Inspectorate expressing their complete satisfaction with the condition of the R101 and the standards to which the remedial work had been carried out. The actual certificate was handed over to H. C. Irwin, the ship's captain, only on the day of her flight to India. R101 departed from Cardington on the evening of 4 October 1930 for its intended
R101 (South Africa) North West Province for about 7 Km before entering Limpopo. From Hammanskraal, it is parallel to the N1, passing through Pienaarsrivier. 20 Km north of Pienaarsrivier, the R101 stops being parallel to the N1 and makes a direct line for Bela Bela (Warmbaths) (17 Km), where it meets the R516. The R101 continues by way of a right-turn at Potgieter Road in Bela Bela and the route makes a 27 Km journey to Modimolle (Nylstroom). As a straight road passing through Modimolle central, it intersects with the R33. After passing the Phagameng suburb of Modimolle, the R101 turns east towards