In 1919 the Australian Government announced a £10,000 prize for the first Australians to fly from England to Australia in less than 30 days, in a British-built plane. The competition promoted Australian aviation after the First World War. Six Australian and one French crew took up the challenge, flying timber and fabric planes. Critics protested that the race could become deadly. Tragically, two crews lost their lives. Two more crashed out of the race. Along the route, the brave crews faced dramatic dangers including volcanoes, storms, equipment failures and unfriendly locals. The winning achievement by the Vickers Vimy team, led by Sir Ross Smith, was considered a remarkable achievement for the time and the greatest conquest over the air. Each coin design features a beautifully sculpted plane plus the names of the crew members who participated in the race.
In 1919 the Australian Government announced a £10,000 prize for the first Australians to fly from England to Australia in less than 30 days, in a British-built plane. The competition promoted Australian aviation after the First World War. Six Australian and one French crew took up the challenge, flying timber and fabric planes. Critics protested that the race could become deadly. Tragically, two crews lost their lives. Two more crashed out of the race. Along the route, the brave crews faced dramatic dangers including volcanoes, storms, equipment failures and unfriendly locals. The winning achievement by the Vickers Vimy team, led by Sir Ross Smith, was considered a remarkable achievement for the time and the greatest conquest over the air. Each coin design features a beautifully sculpted plane plus the names of the crew members who participated in the race.
In 1919 the Australian Government announced a £10,000 prize for the first Australians to fly from England to Australia in less than 30 days, in a British-built plane. The competition promoted Australian aviation after the First World War. Six Australian and one French crew took up the challenge, flying timber and fabric planes. Critics protested that the race could become deadly. Tragically, two crews lost their lives. Two more crashed out of the race. Along the route, the brave crews faced dramatic dangers including volcanoes, storms, equipment failures and unfriendly locals. The winning achievement by the Vickers Vimy team, led by Sir Ross Smith, was considered a remarkable achievement for the time and the greatest conquest over the air. Each coin design features a beautifully sculpted plane plus the names of the crew members who participated in the race.
In 1919 the Australian Government announced a £10,000 prize for the first Australians to fly from England to Australia in less than 30 days, in a British-built plane. The competition promoted Australian aviation after the First World War. Six Australian and one French crew took up the challenge, flying timber and fabric planes. Critics protested that the race could become deadly. Tragically, two crews lost their lives. Two more crashed out of the race. Along the route, the brave crews faced dramatic dangers including volcanoes, storms, equipment failures and unfriendly locals. The winning achievement by the Vickers Vimy team, led by Sir Ross Smith, was considered a remarkable achievement for the time and the greatest conquest over the air. Each coin design features a beautifully sculpted plane plus the names of the crew members who participated in the race.
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2019 Centenary of the Great Air Race England to Australia. 8 Coin Tin Set.
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2019 Eight Coin Collection - Centenary of the England to Australia Air Race
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Superb choice. P of K never disappoints
originally posted on petersofkensington.com.au
The coins are very beautiful, like them very much but lid of case had a small dint
| Issued By | Royal Australian Mint |
2019 Centenary of the Great Air Race England to Australia. 8 Coin Tin Set.
Delivery between 20–28 May $11.95
2019 Centenary of the Great Air Race England to Australia. 8 Coin Tin Set
Delivery between 19–27 May $10
$1 2019 Centenary of the Great Air Race - 8 Coin Set with Tin
Delivery $9.95
2019 Eight Coin Collection - Centenary of the England to Australia Air Race
Delivery $13
2019 Centenary Of The Great Air Race Eight Coin Collection uncirculated
Delivery $20
Superb choice. P of K never disappoints
The coins are very beautiful, like them very much but lid of case had a small dint
| Issued By | Royal Australian Mint |
