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Avro 581 Avian

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This was the machine which the indefatigable Australia aviator Herbert (Bert) John Louis Hinkler flew solo between England and Australia in 1928. Bert is seen sitting astride the Avian.

Leaving Croydon on 7 February, he arrived at his home town of Bundaberg, Queensland on 27 February, thus breaking the old record time between the two countries from 28 to just over 15 days.

Source: Ed Coates collection