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Bert Hinkler's Aircraft |
 | | uring Bert Hinkler's eventful life, he became associated with many aircraft, especially during his time as Chief Test Pilot for A.V.Roe and Co. His test flights of experimental aircraft, many of which were designed for military service are well documented. |
 | | is role as reserve pilot in the 1925 British Schneider Trophy team bears witness to the esteem in which he was held as a test pilot. |
 | | Regretfully in the same aircraft, the boy born at Woodbine Villa, Gavin Street, Bundaberg, Australia, met an untimely end on Mt.Pratomagno, Italy on the January 7, 1933 whilst attempting another solo record to Australia. |
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