Person/Organization: Ulm, Charles
Item 25463
Commemorative stamp cover, Australia, 1958
Contributed by: Paris Cape Historical Society Date: 1928-10-06 Location: Sydney Media: Ink on paper
Item 25465
Southern Cross on runway, San Francisco, 1928
Contributed by: Paris Cape Historical Society Date: circa 1928 Location: San Francisco; Brisbane Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Harry Lyon: An Old Sea Dog Takes to the Air
Through a chance meeting, Harry Lyon of Paris Hill became the navigator on the 1928 flight of the Southern Cross, the first trans-Pacific flight. His skill as a navigator, despite his lack of experience, was a key factor on the flight's success.
