MacRobertson International Air Race collection [manuscript]. 1934.

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MacRobertson International Air Race collection [manuscript]. 1934.

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The papers consist of photographs of pilots, planes, scenes at aerodromes, correspondence regarding the organisation and incidents of the race, cables sent by pilots during the race, flight covers, control and check point forms, entry forms, list of competitors, programs, maps, Allison's manuscript giving biographical details about the pilots, notes on their subsequent careers and an account of the race, cheques given to place-getters and posters.

96 cm.

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Allison, Rex.

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Rex Allison collected material on the MacRobertson International Air Races which were sponsored by Sir MacPherson Robertson. They consisted of a speed and a handicap race from Mildenhall (England) to Melbourne (Australia), a distance of approximately 11500 miles. The races began on 20th October 1934. From the description of MacRobertson International Air Race collection [manuscript]. 1934. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225767215 ...