The 'Southern Cross', flown by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and crew, shortly before its departure from Milson Aerodrome. The Fokker F. VII Trimotor aircraft was delayed in Palmerston North for several weeks after its wing was damaged during taxiing at the Milson Aerodrome 4 February 1933.
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- 2007N_Av22_TEC_1230
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- Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's aeroplane, the 'Southern Cross', at Milson Airport
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- Palmerston North
- Date
- February 1933
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- Palmerston North City Library
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