Round Australia Flight 1924

This photo shows the crew of the first flight around Australia by landplane, undertaken by the CAB's new DH-50, registered G-AUAB, in 1924. The Controller of Civil Aviation, Lt Col H.C. Brinsmead, is at right. In the centre is Superintendent of Flying Operations Captain E J Jones, and on the left is the Branch's mechanic and Assistant Superintendent of Engineering R H Buchanan. The aircraft is G-AUAB.

ALthough the location of this photo is not confirmed, it is thought to be Point Cook, Vic., the start and finish point for the flight.

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(Photo: CAHS/E C Johnston collection)

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Round Australia in 22 Days: 1924 Style

This photo shows the crew of the first flight around Australia by landplane, undertaken by the CAB's new DH-50, registered G-AUAB, in 1924. The Controller of Civil Aviation, Lt Col H.C. Brinsmead, is at right. In the centre is Superintendent of Flying Operations Captain E J Jones, and on the left is the Branch's mechanic and Assistant Superintendent of Engineering R H Buchanan. The aircraft is G-AUAB. ALthough the location of this photo is not confirmed, it is thought to be Point Cook, Vic., the start and finish point for the flight. Click here to read the full story of the flight. (Photo: CAHS/E C Johnston collection) Click here to return to the main Flying Operations index