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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.

Identification

Object type
Image
Digitisation ID
2007N_Av22_TEC_1230
Title
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's aeroplane, the 'Southern Cross', at Milson Airport
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Av 22
Held In
Coolstore

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Creation

Created By
Place
Palmerston North
Date
February 1933

Object rights

Credit Line
Palmerston North City Library

Taxonomy

Tags
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aviator,
flight,
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technology,
transport,
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