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    • Introduction
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  • Reg Ansett taught to fly by Joseph Francis
    Lynn Francis My uncle, Joe Francis was taught to fly by Billy Stutt at Richmond, NSW, he passed out 2nd in stunting course at Gosport School of Special Flying, U.K., selected as RAF… Read more: Reg Ansett taught to fly by Joseph Francis
  • First Dog to Fly Across Bass Strait?
    TAHS When Norman Chapman flew his Gipsy Moth VH-URG across Bass Strait in February 1931, it was reported in the Hobart Mercury (26 Feb 1931, page 5): He was accompanied by Miss J.… Read more: First Dog to Fly Across Bass Strait?

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