Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
air race
|
| gptkbp:aircraft |
promoted aircraft development
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:British_Government
gptkb:Royal_Aero_Club gptkb:Australian_Government |
| gptkbp:awards |
£10,000
|
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
inspired literature and films
influenced aviation policy promoted international relations highlighted advancements in aviation technology influenced air race regulations inspired youth to pursue aviation careers led to the establishment of aviation clubs promoted safety measures in aviation showcased pilot skills encouraged technological innovations in aircraft design celebrated_in_Australian_history encouraged_tourism_to_Australia fostered_national_pride_in_Australia |
| gptkbp:firstFlight |
November 7, 1934
October 20, 1934 |
| gptkbp:followedBy |
MacRobertson_Air_Race_1935
|
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
gptkb:London
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
first major air race between Europe and Australia
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
MacRobertson Air Race
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased interest in aviation
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired future air races
|
| gptkbp:length |
11,000 miles
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Australia
|
| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
extensive
|
| gptkbp:notableArtists |
gptkb:Amy_Johnson
gptkb:Charles_Kingsford_Smith gptkb:C._W._A._Scott |
| gptkbp:notableGames |
gptkb:Lockheed_Electra
de Havilland DH.88 Comet Avro 618 Ten |
| gptkbp:numberOfStudents |
64
|
| gptkbp:route |
weather conditions
mechanical failures fuel shortages navigation difficulties varied in subsequent races London_to_Melbourne |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
high risk of accidents
|
| gptkbp:services |
gptkb:Melbourne
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Sir_Macpherson_Robertson
|
| gptkbp:type |
long-distance race
|
| gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:Jim_Mollison
|
| gptkbp:year |
1934
|