Papers of Sir Hudson Fysh [manuscript]. 1937-1967.

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Papers of Sir Hudson Fysh [manuscript]. 1937-1967.

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Processed and printed articles and speeches by Sir Wilmot Hudson Fysh, most of which relate to the development and future of air transport and in particular to Qantas Airways Limited, of which he was Managing Director. Includes 2 books: Qantas Aeriana, 1920-1954 by E.A. Crome; Front-line airline: the war story of Qantas Empire Airways Limited by E. Bennett-Bremner.

6 cm. (4 folders)

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