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Dick Smith Explorer (1983)

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Clip description

Explorer Dick Smith is on a round-the-world solo flight by helicopter. He is flying over Saudi Arabia when he radios a passing Qantas jet bound for London on the Kangaroo Route. QF2 provides Smith with some weather information.

Curator’s notes

Dick Smith has mounted a camera in the cockpit of his helicopter. He also uses a hand-held camera to record the solo voyage.