The American flying boat Guba, which arrived at Rose Bay, Sydney, recently, after a 1,775 mile non-stop flight from New Guinea in 11 hours. The Guba, which is fitted with every known safety device, is owned by the American millionaire oil magnate and naturalist, Richard Archbold, and is being used in conjunction with the Archbold 1938 New Guinea Expedition, which is collecting exhibits for American and Australian museums. It has been brought to Sydney for overhaul and adjustments.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 December 1938, Page 8
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78The American flying boat Guba, which arrived at Rose Bay, Sydney, recently, after a 1,775 mile non-stop flight from New Guinea in 11 hours. The Guba, which is fitted with every known safety device, is owned by the American millionaire oil magnate and naturalist, Richard Archbold, and is being used in conjunction with the Archbold 1938 New Guinea Expedition, which is collecting exhibits for American and Australian museums. It has been brought to Sydney for overhaul and adjustments. Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 December 1938, Page 8
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