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Jim Mollison and Kangeroo
Scottish aviator James Allan Jim Mollison (1905-1959) was greeted by a kangaroo in Croydon, at the end of his record breaking flight from Australia to England. He made the journey in 8 days and 20 hours. Date: 1931
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1931 Australian Aviator Aviators Breaker Breaking Congratulation Flier Flights Flyer Flyers Gipsy Kangaroo Kangaroos Mascot Mollison Moth Nineteen Pilot Pilots Record Welcoming Fliers
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In this historic photograph, Scottish aviator James Allan
EDITORS COMMENTS
Jim" Mollison (1905-1959) is warmly welcomed by a kangaroo upon his arrival at Croydon Airport in London, England, after completing a record-breaking flight from Australia in 1931. Mollison, an accomplished pilot and flier, made the incredible journey in just eight days and twenty hours, piloting a Gipsy Moth aircraft. The kangaroo, an Australian native and symbol of Mollison's successful voyage Down Under, was likely part of a welcoming party arranged to celebrate his achievement. This image captures the excitement and spirit of the 1930s aviation era, as Mollison became an instant hero and inspiration for aviators and adventurers around the world. The image is a testament to the courage and determination of Mollison and the remarkable advancements in aviation technology during this time."
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