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Fairey Fox, G-ACXO
Clockwise from left: Fairey Fox, G-ACXO; British Klemm Eagle, G-ACVU; and de Havilland Puss Moth, VH-UQD, at Mildenhall prior to the MacRobertson England to Australia race, October 1934
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Clockwise Eagle Fairey Havilland Klemm Macrobertson Mildenhall Moth Prior Puss
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In this evocative photograph, three iconic aircraft are seen lined up on the tarmac at Mildenhall Airfield, England, prior to the start of the MacRobertson England to Australia Air Race in October 1934. The central figure is the Fairey Fox, registration G-ACXO, a sleek and advanced monoplane designed by the renowned British aircraft manufacturer, Fairey Aviation Company. The Fox was a high-performance long-range reconnaissance and bomber aircraft, featuring a streamlined fuselage, retractable landing gear, and powerful Rolls-Royce Kestrel engines. To the left of the Fox is the British Klemm Eagle, registration G-ACVU. This open-cockpit biplane was a popular choice among private pilots and sport aviators, known for its agility and versatility. The Eagle was powered by a Bristol Mercury engine and was often used for cross-country flights and record-breaking attempts. On the far right is the de Havilland Puss Moth, registration VH-UQD, an Australian-registered biplane that was a favorite among Australian aviators. The Puss Moth was a development of the de Havilland Gipsy Moth, featuring a more powerful engine and improved performance. This particular aircraft was flown by Sir Charles Ulm and his navigator, Harry Wintle, who finished third in the MacRobertson race. The MacRobertson England to Australia Air Race, also known as the London-Melbourne Air Race, was a historic event that saw 20 aircraft and their crews compete in a grueling 14,500-mile (23,300 km) race from England to Australia. The race, which took place from October 20 to November 14, 1934, was the longest air race in history at the time and tested the limits of both the aircraft and their crews. This photograph captures a moment in time when three very different aircraft, each with their unique strengths and capabilities, were brought together in the spirit of competition and adventure.
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