Australian Air Pioneer in London - Captain Patrick Gordon Taylor G.C., M.G., one of Australia mos distinguished Commissioner in London, Sir Thomas White at Australia House, Aldwych, London, today (Thursday). Captain Taylor, Australian air communications pioneer, is in Britain to take delivery of a short Sandringham Bermuda class flying boat in which he makes a series of Pacific air tourist cruises this year. In 1951 as captain of a catalina flying boat, Captain Taylor made the first crossing of the South Pacific from Sydney to Valparaiso.He began his flying career as a fighter pilot in the first World War. March 11, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).
Australian Air Pioneer in London - Captain Patrick Gordon Taylor G.C., M.G., one of Australia mos distinguished Commissioner in London, Sir Thomas White at Australia House, Aldwych, London, today (Thursday). Captain Taylor, Australian air communications pioneer, is in Britain to take delivery of a short Sandringham Bermuda class flying boat in which he makes a series of Pacific air tourist cruises this year. In 1951 as captain of a catalina flying boat, Captain Taylor made the first crossing of the South Pacific from Sydney to Valparaiso.He began his flying career as a fighter pilot in the first World War. March 11, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).