Dictionary of Sydney

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Arrival of Ross and Keith Smith at Mascot 14 February 1920

Arrival in Sydney of Ross and Keith Smith, who had flown from London to Darwin at the end of 1919 in a Vickers Vimy biplane, the first plane to do so in under 30 days. Due to mechanical difficulties they did not arrive in Sydney until 14 February 1920.

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Milestone
Arrived Sydney
14 Feb 1920
Date of event
14 Feb 1920
Type