Chart used by Charles Kingsford Smith in flight from Australia to the United States, 1934

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Elephant-Folio Series 2: Item 24
Component identifier:
File 24
Content Summary:

The chart is annotated by John S W Stannage and P G Taylor.

Stannage writes 'This is the original chart used in the front cockpit by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith on his flight from Brisbane to Oakland, California, Oct 22, 1934 in the "Altair" Lady Southern Cross, VH-USB. Captain P G Taylor navigator.'

Taylor writes 'Track of the Lockheed Altair VH-USB during night flight from Honolulu to Oakland as recorded by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith from navigation details passed to him over the intercom during flight.'

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Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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