Exploration & Discovery

First Solo Non-Stop Trans-Tasman Flight

Guy Menzies, an Australian aviator, achieved a remarkable feat by completing the first solo non-stop flight across the Tasman Sea from Australia to New Zealand. The flight lasted for 11 hours and 45 minutes, culminating in a crash landing on New Zealand's west coast. This courageous endeavor on a relatively small aircraft highlighted the possibilities of long-distance aviation during the early 20th century.

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