Mac Robertson Air Race 1934

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:de_Havilland_DH.88_Comet
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Lockheed_Electra
gptkb:Charles_Kingsford_Smith
gptkb:C._W._A._Scott
gptkb:Jim_Mollison
gptkb:de_Havilland_DH.88_Comet
gptkbp:date October 20, 1934
gptkbp:distance 11,000 miles
gptkbp:duration 71 hours 54 minutes
gptkbp:event_type international competition
gptkbp:events gptkb:Australia
gptkb:India
gptkb:Java
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:Singapore
gptkb:South_Africa
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:Queensland
gptkb:Tasmania
gptkb:Victoria
approximately 2 weeks
international cooperation in aviation
advancements in aircraft design
enhanced pilot training
boosted commercial aviation
increased interest in air travel
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:Melbourne
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Great_Depression
increased air traffic
development of long-range aircraft
global interest in aviation
rise of commercial aviation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mac Robertson Air Race 1934
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:British
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
New Zealander
gptkbp:is_a_route_for weather conditions
navigation difficulties
fuel stops
London to Melbourne
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:legacy inspired future air races
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:participants gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:safety_features high risk
promoted aviation technology
gptkbp:significance first long-distance air race
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Sir_Macpherson_Robertson
gptkbp:third_place gptkb:C._W._A._Scott
gptkb:Jim_Mollison
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Sir_Charles_Kingsford_Smith
gptkbp:year 1934