ProvenanceSouvenir badge of the Smith brothers’ flight in 1919.
Ross and Keith Smith, with their mechanics Wally Shiers (SA) and Jim Bennett (VIC), flew their Vickers Vimy bomber from England to Australia and became the first Australian aviators to fly home from England in 30 days. Their plane remains on display at Adelaide airport.SignificanceIllustrative of souvenir badges produced for various events in the early twentieth century.
The Smith brothers' flight was an important event in South Australia. The centenary of their flight was celebrated in 2019.DescriptionCircular badge: printed paper between tin base and celluloid cover. Red rim marked 'First Anglo-Australian Flight' 'England Nov. 12 Australia Day 1919'. Inset depicts sepia coloured photographs of airmen, marked 'Arrive Dec. 10' 'Capt. Ross Smith M.C. DEC' Sub inset : airman, marked 'Lt Keith Smith'.Date of Creation1919Date of Usage1919MaterialTin
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|celluloid Accession NumberHT 1986.0049
