England-Australia, 1919.—Capt. Ross Smith and Lt. K. M. Smith, with Sergeants W. H. Shiers and J. M. Bennett, on a Vickers "Vimy" biplane (two 350 h.p. Rolls-Royce "Eagle VIII"). Left Hounslow November 12 (9.10 a.m. G.M.T. Arrived Port Darwin December 10 (5 a.m. G.M.T.). Time 4 weeks 2 days. Distance 11,294 miles. |
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