Southern Cross made the first crossing of the Pacific

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Southern Cross made the first crossing of the Pacific

In 1928 Southern Cross made the first crossing of the Pacific Ocean by an aircraft, taking 83 hours and 11 minutes. The crew, from left were: Charles Ulm, co-pilot; Charles Kingsford Smith, pilot, and Harry Lyon, navigator. Date: 1928

Media ID 9894519

© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library) / Mary Evans Picture Library

Crew Crossing Hours Kingsford Minutes Pacific Pilot Southern Taking

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