Photo courtesy of Henry Ching:
This photo was taken at Stonecutters in 1924 and shows the arrival in HK of the American world flight – the first successful round the world flight.
1924 American Round-the-world flyer arrives in HK
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Date picture taken (may be approximate):
Tuesday, January 1, 1924
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- 1924 American Round-the-world flyer arrives in HK shows Place Stonecutters Island [????- ]
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Re: American Round-the World Flyers
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On 8 June 1924, the planes landed in the waters between Stonecutters and Lai Chi Kok and were secured at the Standard Oil Company's moorings. Photo probably taken at Lai Chi Kok at the Standard Oil Company's wharf. See also
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