Person/Organization: Warner, James
Item 25336
Crew of Southern Cross, California, 1928
Contributed by: Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum Date: 1928 Location: Oakland Media: Photographic print
Item 25463
Commemorative stamp cover, Australia, 1958
Contributed by: Paris Cape Historical Society Date: 1928-10-06 Location: Sydney Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
Harry Lyon: An Old Sea Dog Takes to the Air
Through a chance meeting, Harry Lyon of Paris Hill became the navigator on the 1928 flight of the Southern Cross, the first trans-Pacific flight. His skill as a navigator, despite his lack of experience, was a key factor on the flight's success.
