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The Lady
Southern Cross soon after arriving at Oakland on 4 November 1934. The
caption taped to the back of the photo reads: "After record flight across
the Pacific. Oakland, Cal.-- Mutual congratulations are exchanged between
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith and his navigator, Capt. P. G. Taylor as
they stand on a wing of the "Lady Southern Cross" on the termination
of their record flight across the Pacific Ocean. The 7,300 mile flight
started in Brisbane, Australia. The 2,400-mile last leg from Honolulu
to Oakland was made in the almost incredible time of 15 hours. Crowds
are welcoming the flyers at the airport. Flown by UAL! (E-11-5-34)-10"
Picture: Tim Kalina Collection |
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