This Day in History: 1934-10-31

Seventh place in the Handicap Section of the MacRobertson International Air Races from London to Melbourne was won by Danes Lieutenant D. Hansen (pilot) and Lieutenant D. Jensen (mechanic), flying Desoutter II OY-DOD, race number 7, when they crossed the finish line over Flemington Racecourse at 11:33pm (Melbourne time) on 31 October 1934. They placed seventh in the Handicap Section with an adjusted time of 87 hours 45 mins and 21 secs. Their actual flying time was 129 hours 47 mins 42 secs from which was deducted their calculated handicap allowance, (the highest allocated) of 42 hours 2 mins 21 secs. Source: Aviation Heritage Vol 24 Nos 1 & 2, 1984