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Titles tagged with ‘aviators’

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The Arrival of Miss Amy Johnson in Brisbane newsreel – 1930

In this silent newsreel footage, British aviator Amy Johnson arrives in Brisbane on the final leg of her solo flight between England and Australia in 1930.

Charles Ulm documentary – c1928

Historical footage such as this of Charles Ulm, hints at the challenges early aviation pioneers would have faced.

Hinkler’s Message to Australia; Incidents of My Flight spoken word – 1928

‘Now I want to tell you a few things about flying …’

Ross Smith’s Flight from London to Australia documentary – 1919

In 1919, aviator Ross Smith and crew became the first Australians to fly between England and Australia in under 30 days. Cameraman Frank Hurley joined them.

Splendid Fellows feature film – 1934

Famous Australian aviator, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, and his famous plane, have cameo roles in this comedy adventure.