The Ross Smith flight from London to Australia; London take-off (1919) from nfsa Watch Video
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Description: NFSA title: 1535nAfter the end of the First World War the Australian Government, under Prime Minister ‘Billy’ Hughes, announced a 10,000 pound prize for the first all Australian crew to fly from England to Australia within 30 days before 31 December 1919. While six crews attempted the long flight only two completed the journey. Two crews fatally crashed and another two were forced to withdraw after damage sustained to their aircraft. nnThe winning crew consisted of South Australian brothers
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