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Hinkler, Bert

Aviator who flew in Europe during World War I and was a pioneer in aviation in the 1920s making the first solo flight to Australia in 1928. He was killed on his second attempt in 1933 crossing the Appenines in Italy.

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Born
Bundaberg, Queenslan
08 Dec 1892
Died
Italy
1933
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