1924 American Round-the-world flyer arrives in HK

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1924 American Round-the-world flyer arrives in HK

Photo courtesy of Henry Ching:

This photo was taken at Stonecutters in 1924 and shows the arrival in HK of the American world flight – the first successful round the world flight.

Date picture taken
1924
Gallery
1920s Hong Kong
Shows place(s)
Stonecutters Island [????- ]

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On 8 June 1924, the planes landed in the waters between Stonecutters and Lai Chi Kok and were secured at the Standard Oil Company's moorings. Photo probably taken at Lai Chi Kok at the Standard Oil Company's wharf. See also

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