Bert Hinkler Papers
Collection
Accession number
OM68-24
Date
ca. 1909-1944
Scope and content
A transcript is available for a letter dated 7 May 1919 and addressed to Hinkler's parents.
System of arrangement
Arranged into 8 series
Description
1 box of papers
Additional format
Digital copies available for selected items.
Administrative / Biographical history
Herbert John Louis Hinkler, aviator, was born in Bundaberg, Queensland on 8 December 1892. In his boyhood, he developed an interest in flight and was successfully experimenting with home-made gliders as early as 1911. At this time he also began a mechanics course by correspondence. In 1914 Hinkler joined the Royal Navy Air Service, winning the DSM in France. After demobilization he joined A V Roe and Co Ltd and in 1920 he was awarded the Britannia Trophy for a non-stop flight from Croydon to Twin (650 miles).
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Copyright status
Multiple copyright statuses.
Conditions of use
You are free to use for personal research and study. For other uses see https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/understanding-copyright
Preferred citation
OM68-24, Bert Hinkler Papers, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.