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Tumultous crowds cheering British airwoman Amy Johnson (distant, waving) after her long distance solo flight from London to Australia in nineteen days. Knowing she had not broken Hinkler's record she feared her effort was a failure.The public felt otherwise hailing her as "Queen of the Air".
Location:Melbourne, Australia
Date taken:May 24, 1930
Size:1280 x 962 pixels (17.8 x 13.4 inches)

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