The "Ryan" Monoplane VH-UIZ, m which Mr. "Dave" Smith and Mr. "Wally" Shiers set out from 'Wyndham, Australia, on their flight to England. Mr. Smith, one of Australia's youngest aviators, will pilot the machine and Mr. Shiers— who -will be remembered as having accompanied Sir Ross Smith on his England-Australia flight — will act as mechanic, relieving Mr. Smith at the controls when necessary. The aviators are using Shell Oil Coy. products on this flight.
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NZ Truth, Issue 1272, 17 April 1930, Page 18
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74The "Ryan" Monoplane VH-UIZ, m which Mr. "Dave" Smith and Mr. "Wally" Shiers set out from 'Wyndham, Australia, on their flight to England. Mr. Smith, one of Australia's youngest aviators, will pilot the machine and Mr. Shiers—who -will be remembered as having accompanied Sir Ross Smith on his England-Australia flight—will act as mechanic, relieving Mr. Smith at the controls when necessary. The aviators are using Shell Oil Coy. products on this flight. NZ Truth, Issue 1272, 17 April 1930, Page 18
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