The Archive · 1933

FINE FLIGHT BY SIR _KINGSFORD-SMITH

Wyndham, Oct. 11.

Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith Innded here at 5.15 o'clock this] afternoon, establishing a new record seven days, seven hours and 47 ingles for the fight from Fnelnd to, Australia.

The former record of eight days, 20 hours and 47 minutes was held] by the British airman, Mr. W.

One of the most distinguished of British airmen, Sir Charles was the first to complete a fight across. the Pacife, Aying, from the United States to Australia by way Hawaiian {slandx—United Press.

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