The first "Genairco" bi-plane being taxied out for test flight. This aircraft, designed and built by...
The first "Genairco" bi-plane being taxied out for test flight. This aircraft, designed and built by fivedock motor engineer. T he four cylinder, water cooled in line engine was designed and built by Fivedock motor engineer, Don Harkness. The airframe was designed and built by Mascot aircraft engineers, George and Frank Boehm at their General Aircraft Co.'s works at Mascot, in 1929. The company was later taken over by Tugan. Premier Bruxner (?), his official secretary & George Boehm watch the Genarico go through its paces.
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1927-1931
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ON 145/Vol. 01/Item 65
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The first "Genairco" bi-plane being taxied out for test flight. This aircraft, designed and built by fivedock motor engineer. T he four cylinder, water cooled in line engine was designed and built by Fivedock motor engineer, Don Harkness. The airframe was designed and built by Mascot aircraft engineers, George and Frank Boehm at their General Aircr...
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Don Harkness' Genairco Bi-plane. The first All-Australian production aeroplane.
Left to Right: [not known], Test Pilot Leggatt, George Boehm, The Governor, Don Harkness and the Premier, (other 2 not known).
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ON 145/Vol. 01/Item 65
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nM7e2NNY
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