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Record of Kingsford Smith Australia Flight Coverage
Edward W Pickard reviews the Australia to California air route feat by Captain Kingsford Smith and crew aboard the Southern Cross. The narrative notes the perilous westward leg, storms, fuel limits, and the praise and fallout as Australian authorities and press react to the historic crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Pickard
Nalefornia
Australia
Uru Vus
Charles Kingsford Smith
Charles TP
Vin
Harry W
Lon
Jaroes Warner
Arctic
Captain Witking
Mehl
Oteaster
Frere
Carad Atalis
de Tinwal
Agis
Alex Dander
Abbert Park
Sore
Gazrett
Waring
Oyers
United States
Dole
Gallen
Uonstula
Austillaa Governsent
Kingeford-Swich
California
Ini
Los Angeles
Torin
Wranz
Byultzbergen
de Gussing
Steanship Tubby
Lieutenga
Yislin
Pares
Letian
Chopra Whckinx