H03531
Photograph H03531 Period 1920-1929A forward view of the Vickers Viking amphibian aircraft in which Australian Captain Ross MacPherson Smith intended to fly around the world. During an air test at Brooklands on 13 April 1922, the aircr
H03530A Accession Number: H03530A
Description
A port side view of the Vickers Viking amphibian aircraft in which Australian, Captain Ross MacPherson Smith intended to fly around the world. During an air test at Brooklands on 13 April 1922, the aircraft crashed killing Captain Smith and his crew member Lieutenant Bennett.
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Accession Number
H03530A
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1922
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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