The “ Ryan ” Monoplane VH-UIZ, in which Mr. * Dave ’ Smith and Mr. ‘Wally’ Shiers set out from Wyndham 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. Photo by courtesy of Shell Oil Coy., whose products are being used on this flight.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 81, 5 April 1930, Page 7
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75The “ Ryan ” Monoplane VH-UIZ, in which Mr. * Dave ’ Smith and Mr. ‘Wally’ Shiers set out from Wyndham 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. Photo by courtesy of Shell Oil Coy., whose products are being used on this flight. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 81, 5 April 1930, Page 7
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