| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00448.112 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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CANBERRA, ACT. 1945-05-22. SIR CHARLES KINGSFORD- SMITH'S FAMOUS FOKKER F-V111 B TRI- MOTOR, ...
Description
CANBERRA, ACT. 1945-05-22. SIR CHARLES KINGSFORD- SMITH'S FAMOUS FOKKER F-V111 B TRI- MOTOR, "SOUTHERN CROSS" WHICH WAS RECONDITIONED FOR THE FILM "SMITHY". IT IS SHOWN IN 1928 STYLE OF LETTERING AND 1985 ON THE RUDDER AND FLYING OVER PARLIAMENT HOUSE. THE PILOT IN COMMAND WAS WING COMMANDER GEORGE HENRY (HARRY) PURVIS AFC (260446) ON SPECIAL LEAVE FROM THE RAAF DURING FILMING OF THE FLYING SCENES OF THE FILM.