Alongside the aeroplane Southern Cross, Woodbourne Airfield, Blenheim

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Title

Alongside the aeroplane Southern Cross, Woodbourne Airfield, Blenheim

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Collection

TAPUHI

Description

Scene alongside the aeroplane `Southern Cross' at Woodbourne Airfield, Blenheim, around 13 October 1928, after its flight with pilot Charles Kingsford-Smith across the Tasman to New Zealand. Shows crowd watching Mechanic Ernest William 'Son' Patchett reattaching original propellers to the 'Southern Cross' aeroplane. On right of frame is a truck carrying drums of fuel to be used to refuel the aeroplane before the return flight to Australia. Banner on truck advertises Union Motor Spirit and Atl...

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Format

Image

Date created

probably 13 Oct 1928

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22841200

Locations

Woodbourne

Related subjects

Kingsford Smith, Charles Edward (Sir), 1897-1935 / Patchett, Ernest William, 1895-1954 / Fokker aeroplanes / Southern Cross (Aircraft) / Woodbourne

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