1934 Mac Robertson Air Race

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:television_series
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gptkb:Boeing_787_Dreamliner
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gptkb:Beechcraft_Staggerwing
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gptkb:Embraer_ERJ-145
gptkb:Fokker_F._VII
gptkb:de_Havilland_DH.88_Comet
various
important
critical
various models
Robinson R44
high-performance aircraft
essential
Agusta Westland A W139
Cirrus S R22
Diamond D A40
Eurocopter A S350
gptkbp:challenges navigation and weather
gptkbp:community_engagement high
gptkbp:cultural_impact popularized aviation
gptkbp:date 1934
gptkbp:distance 11,000 miles
gptkbp:duration about 10 days
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:events 10 days
extensive
successful
one-time event
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:Melbourne
gptkbp:first_flight 1934-10-20
1934-11-07
gptkbp:first_race conducted
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Great_Depression
gptkbp:historical_significance important aviation milestone
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1934 Mac Robertson Air Race
gptkbp:is_a_route_for approximately 18,000 kilometers
multiple stops
London to Melbourne
desert and ocean
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:legacy inspired future air races
gptkbp:location gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Amy_Johnson
gptkb:Hugh_Mc_Phail
gptkb:Charles_Kingsford_Smith
gptkb:Jim_Mollison
gptkb:Frank_D._Mc_Gowan
gptkbp:participants gptkb:television_series
varied
gptkbp:prize_money £10,000
gptkbp:result published
gptkbp:safety_features high
increased interest in air travel
gptkbp:safety_record notable incidents
gptkbp:significance gptkb:first_long-distance_air_race_from_England_to_Australia
first long-distance air race
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Mac_Robertson's_Confectionery
gptkbp:weather_conditions varied
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Sir_Charles_Kingsford_Smith
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:De_Havilland_DH.88_Comet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3