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This
wonderfully atmospheric image encapsulates the romance of air travel
in the fifties. BCPA Douglas DC-6 VH-BPH Discovery is shown arriving
at Canton Island. The image also emphasises the remoteness of
Canton Island, a conveniently located speck in the vast Pacific Ocean
which served solely as a refuelling stop on the long trans-Pacific crossing.
The photographer is unknown so we are left to ponder the identity of
the lady in red. Is she awaiting the arrival of someone special or is
she just gazing wistfully out over the Pacific Ocean wishing she were
somewhere else? The nose section of VH-BPH survives in Finland in the
collection of Pekka Kauppi who kindly supplied this image. QUEENSLAND
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Photo: Pekka Kauppi Collection