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THE LAST FLIGHT OF BERT HINKLER

by Edward P. Wixted

Published by Vantage Press. 1st. 1992

Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. A gripping true-life adventure story about one of the heroes of the early days of aviation. Hinkler disappeared in 1933 while on a solo flight from England to Australia. Black boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos.

Minimal bumping to spine. Foxspot to lower edge of textblock.

ISBN: 0533090210
Stock no. 1610234

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Contents

Authorisations and Acknowledgements
SQN. LDR. H.J.L. Hinkler, AFC, DSM, 1892-1933
Briefing
1. January 1933
2. Missing
3. Reaction in Bundaberg
4. Silver and Yellow
5. April 1933
6. Mussolini
7. Pratomagno, Pisa, and Politics
8. The Intestate Aviator
9. Out of the Shadows
10. A Score Card
11. Eight Gallons of Petrol
12. On the Eve of His Departure
13. His Closest Associates
14. A Last Word
Appendices:
1. The Flying Kangaroo
2. Steve Brogden and Hamble Days
3. The Saving of Hinkler's House
4. Bert Hinkler's Flying Machines
5. A Photograph Album

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