| This machine,
the first Avro Avian ever built, was an entry for the Daily Mail Competition
at Lympne in 1926. For the Australian flight modified wings were fitted
giving increased cruising speed. A special 46 gallon tank was fitted
in the front cockpit making a total of 66 gallons. A special undercarriage
of Bert Hinklers own design was also fitted. The engine was an A.D.C.
Cirrus Mk. II. Hinkler left London on 7th February, 1928, and arrived
in Darwin, Australia, 16 days later, having covered 11,450 miles in
129 hours flying time; average speed 82.5 m.p.h. |
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