Dimensions
159 x 242 x 57mm
Known to millions of Australians simply as 'Smithy'� Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was one of Australia's true twentieth-century legends. In an era in which aviators were superstars� Smithy was among the greatest and� throughout his amazing career� his fame in Australia was matched only by that of Don Bradman.
Among other achievements� Kingsford Smith was the first person to fly across the Pacific� he broke the record for the fastest flight from England to Australia� and at one point he held more long-distance flying records than anyone else on the planet. If that wasn't enough� Smithy was also a war hero� receiving the Military Cross for gallantry in action after being shot - and losing three toes - during one of many flying missions during World War I.
Smithy was not the lone adventurer of the skies. Early aviation drew to it a company of daredevils who all challenged gravity and fear.This comprehensive biography� written with typical flair by bestselling author Peter FitzSimons� covers the triumphs and tragedies of not only Kingsford Smith's daring and controversial life but also those of his companion aviators.
