First Flight from London to Australia, 1919

The transcript describes the first successful flight from London to Australia by Australians in 1919. The flight was undertaken by four Australian airmen in a Vickers Vimy aeroplane. The crew, consisting of the Smith brothers and mechanics Shears and Bennett, faced unsuitable weather conditions as they departed from Hounslow, England. The transcript highlights the challenges and preparations involved in this historic journey.

What was the date of the flight from London to Australia?

How did the weather conditions affect the flight preparations?