First successful Trans-Tasman aeroplane crossing

11 September 1928

First successful Trans-Tasman aeroplane crossing

11 September 1928

Photo of the first successful Trans-Tasman Aeroplane crossing between Australia and New Zealand landing in Christchurch. Piloted by Charles Kingsford Smith.

Area: South West / Wigram

Contributor: Margaret Lester

Source: Entry in the 2021 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in Canterbury Stories

Reference ID: CCL-PH21-031

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

Copyright status: Out of copyright

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