MacRobertson International Air Race October 1934, pilot's brochure, etc., including Charles Ulm's copy of the blue print maps of the Australian sector

DLSPENCER 543

fonds

1934

Textual Records, Cartographic Materials

949989

1 folder of textual material and cartographic material - printed, typescript copy

The 1934 MacRobertson Centenary Air Race from Mildenhall (near London) to Melbourne was divided into two divisions – speed and handicap – with no limits to aircraft size, power or crew. The sponsor, Australian confectionary mogul, Sir Macpherson Robertson, provided a prize pool of £15, 000. Initially, there were 64 entrants from 13 countries, but when the race started on 20 October 1934, the field had been reduced to 20 planes from seven countries. Only 11 finished the 18,000 kilometre trip.

The route stretched over 19 countries and seven seas. Five compulsory stops were designated for both divisions. Between the five stops (Baghdad, Allahabad, Singapore, Darwin and Charleville) pilots could select their own route.

Item 1
MacRobertson International Air Race October 1934, pilot's brochure, belonging to Charles Ulm. Contains instructions for pilots and air crew

Item 2
MacRobertson International Air Race October 1934, conditions booklet. Contains race rules for pilots and air crew

Item 3
Map of the race course stapled with a typescript copy of a meteorological report of Australia and additional details regarding finishing line at Flemington Race Course, Melbourne

Item 4
Map of the Australian section of the race

Item 5
Appendix A to to the above map, 'Method of laying out flare path for night landing'

Information transferred from Dixson Manuscript Card Catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012.

Another copy of the pilot's brochure, with some additional material is at DLMSQ 630-DLMSQ 633