Papers of David Rutter relating to Charles Kingsford-Smith, 1988-2007 (bulk 1988)

Aviator and airforce officer. Sir Charles Edward Kingsford-Smith MC, AFC (9 February 1897–8 November 1935), often called by his nickname Smithy, was an early Australian aviator. In 1928 he earned global fame when he made the first trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Australia. He also made the first non-stop crossing of the Australian mainland, the first flights between Australia and New Zealand, and the first eastward Pacific crossing from Australia to the United States. He also made a flight from Australia to London, setting a new record of 10.5 days. Further biographical information at http://trove.nla.gov.au/people/1303837

Australian Consul General in 1988. David Rutter attended the Kingsford Smith 60th Anniversary Commemorative Dinner with the family of Charles Kingsford-Smith in May 1988 in Oakland, California.