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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a commemorative image issued by the de Havilland Aircraft Company to celebrate a significant achievement in aviation history. The image graphically represents the record-breaking flight of the de Havilland DH. 88 Comet, piloted by C. W. A. Scott and Tom Campbell Black, from Mildenhall in England to Melbourne in Australia. This historic journey was completed in 70 hours and 59 minutes, securing victory in what was known as "the world's greatest air race" at that time – the MacRobertson Air Race of 1934. The stylized arc illustrates the trajectory between two points on opposite sides of the globe: Mildenhall and Melbourne, symbolizing not only their physical distance but also highlighting this pioneering moment when it was traversed so rapidly for its era. The star at Melbourne signifies both the destination and perhaps metaphorically, their triumph or 'star' achievement upon winning this prestigious international competition. Below this graphic representation is text providing context for viewers about who issued this image (de Havilland Aircraft Company), what it commemorates (the record flight), who accomplished it (C. W. A. Scott & T Campbell Black), along with details about where they flew from and to (Mildenhall to Melbourne), how long it took them (70 hours 59 minutes) and what they won ('Winning The World's Greatest Race').
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