DAVE SMITH, the twenty-year-old pilot, who left Mascot Aerodrome, Sydney, on a hop across Australia prior to setting out from Wyndham for London. His was to reach London in twelve days. He was accompanied by a veteran mechanic, a member of Sir Keith and Sir Ross Smith’s crew on their famous flight. Dave Smith is here receiving letters of introduction to people en route.
A CURIOUS VIEW of Kaye Don’s car. It was taken from the rear, and shows the vane used for keeping the tail down and for braking.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 19035, 2 April 1930, Page 3
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90DAVE SMITH, the twenty-year-old pilot, who left Mascot Aerodrome, Sydney, on a hop across Australia prior to setting out from Wyndham for London. His was to reach London in twelve days. He was accompanied by a veteran mechanic, a member of Sir Keith and Sir Ross Smith’s crew on their famous flight. Dave Smith is here receiving letters of introduction to people en route. A CURIOUS VIEW of Kaye Don’s car. It was taken from the rear, and shows the vane used for keeping the tail down and for braking. Star (Christchurch), Issue 19035, 2 April 1930, Page 3
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