FILM AUSTRALIA COLLECTION

Huge crowds lining Melbourne streets watching procession of air race winners in open car, mounted policemen controlling crowds. Air race from London to Melbourne won by CWA Scott and T Campbell Black. London Ð Melbourne Centenary Air Race, which was sponsored by Sir Macpherson Robinson as part of the Melbourne Centenary celebrations in October, 1934.Ê

McRobertson Air Race winners, official car arrives at aerodrome, HRH Duke of Gloucester steps out, greeted by air force officers, inspects guard of honour, puts on overcoat, seated with official party . Air race from London to Melbourne won by CWA Scott and T Campbell Black. London Ð Melbourne Centenary Air Race, which was sponsored by Sir Macpherson Robinson as part of the Melbourne Centenary celebrations in October, 1934.Ê

HRH Duke of Gloucester standing with other men, airmen walk towards party to receive their prizes. Duke. Air race from London to Melbourne won by CWA Scott and T Campbell Black. London Ð Melbourne Centenary Air Race, which was sponsored by Sir Macpherson Robinson as part of the Melbourne Centenary celebrations in October, 1934.Ê

Air to air 4 spitfires flying in formation (1934). London Ð Melbourne Centenary Air Race, which was sponsored by Sir Macpherson Robinson as part of the Melbourne Centenary celebrations in October, 1934.Ê

People on shore gather to watch arrival in Auckland Harbour of the first Pan American Clipper in its inaugural flight across the Pacific launching airmail service from America, taxies past warship & up to wharf, MCU clipper, captain & crew come ashore, flags flying (1934)

Auckland crowds looking upwards, British Imperial Airways flying boat Centaurus flies low over Auckland Harbour from England, lands & taxies forward, launch of airmail service to England (1934)

Captain & crew come ashore, welcomed by Prime Minister Baggage & officials, Captain Music of Pan American Clipper and Captain Burgess of British Imperial clipper meet & shake hands, 2 clippers in harbour (1934)