| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | G-EBOV |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 581 Avian |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 581 Avian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 581E Avian |
| C/n (msn): | 5116 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Canberra-Duntroon / Main Parade Ground [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 14 March 1928 |
| Photo from: | David Caughey Collection |
| Photo ID: | 361933 |
| Photo Comment |
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Bert Hinkler made the first solo flight from the UK to Australia in 15 days in G-EBOV arriving at Darwin on February 22, 1928. A few weeks later he flew to the national capital, Canberra, to meet prime minister Stanley Bruce. Hinkler landed on the parade ground of the Duntroon military college where there were facilities suitable for such an auspicious occasion. Canberra's aerodrome was nothing more than a paddock. This photo was added on 16 May 2021, and has since been viewed 489 times. |