The great adventure of the air, the crossing of the Pacific Ocean from Oakland, California, to Brisbane, was brought to a glorious conclusion at the Eagle Farm Aerodrome on Saturday, when the Southern Cross was escorted by aeroplanes in triumph to the landing, ground, and Kingsford Smith and his companions set foot on Australian soil, the monoplane completed its trans-Pacific voyage at 10.14 a.m. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 756 wordsThe first definite news of the Southern Cross which came through, and which the 4QG men picked up was:—"Winds blew us out of our course. ...
Article : 162 wordsThe cheers grew as the trans Pacific monoplane came nearer, circled the field, and they swelied to a roar of approbation as it ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Week (Brisbane, Qld. : 1876 - 1934), Fri 15 Jun 1928, Page 24
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