| Accession Number | 081382 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Period 1930-1939 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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CAPTAIN SIR PATRICK G. TAYLOR, GC MC AWARDED THE GEORGE CROSS FOR GREAT RESOURCE AND ...
Description
CAPTAIN SIR PATRICK G. TAYLOR, GC MC AWARDED THE GEORGE CROSS FOR GREAT RESOURCE AND EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE OF A VERY HIGH ORDER IN MOVING OUTSIDE THE COCKPIT AND CARRYING OIL BY MEANS OF A THERMOS COVER FROM ONE ENGINE TO ANOTHER WHILE CLINGING TO THE STRUTS DURING THE LATE SIR CHARLES KINGSFORD-SMITH'S ATTEMPTED AUSTRALIA - NEW ZEALAND AIR MAIL FLIGHT, 1935, THEREBY AVERTING DISASTER AND ENABLING THE PARY TO REACH THE COAST.