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Bert Hinkler: a fine collection of mounted images (various…
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Melbourne
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16-Nov-2011
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Bert Hinkler: a fine collection of mounted images (various sizes) associated with this important Australian pioneer aviator, including: - a mounted photograph of the World War I troopship HMAS 'A19' signed in the margin below by the personnel of the 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade AIF, with 'Bert Hinkler, Lieut.' at centre. (unique) - Hinkler, c1911, in his workshop at work on his first glider - Hinkler's Avro Avian G-Ebov at Brisbane oval, 1920s. - Australian record-breakers meeting in London: Bert Hinkler greeting Walter Lindrum, 1932 - Hinkler's arrival in Canberra from Sydney, 1928 - part of the crowd watching Hinkler land at Perth, April 1928 - Hinkler's arrival at Haworth, UK after his record flight from New York, 1931, the body of Hinkler and wreckage of his plane found in Italian mountains, May 1933. Plus, 7 others, some retouched for publication. (15)
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Memorabilia: Transport - Aeronautical