Hinkler, Bert.

'Australia Advances'. Kangaroo (to his hero): Hinkle, Hinkle, Little Star! Sixteen Days -- and here you are!"

London: Punch, 1928. Full page engraving from Punch Magazine, commemorating Bert Hinkler's arrival in Darwin on February 22, 1929 after a record solo flight of only 15 days from England to Australia. It shows a kangaroo leaping into the air and waving a welcome flag as a small biplane roars overhead. With the caption [With Mr. Punch's warm congratulations to Mr. Hinkler on his great solo performance.] Hinkler smashed the previous record of 28 days, and made him a media sensation. Very good condition. Item #18933

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