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4th Sep 2015, 11:51

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semmern

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Currently on his way from Klagenfurt to Bolzano.

Follow Johan Wiklund live on Flightradar24 - Cape to Cape,

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Originally Posted by DownWest

I might add here that David Cyster flew his DH82a from UK to Australia in 78? with rather less support or publicity. Solo, as he had an ag-tank of fuel in the front seat, and no chase plane. No GPS then, either.
DW

Yes, by all means, downplay an amazing solo effort!

No matter the day and age, flying a Moth from one extremity of the Earth to another is a great achievement. No chase plane here either, and a tank up front. Oh, and no GPS either. He's replicating a journey made in 1929 by another Swede, using the same tools available to him back then. But I guess actually reading the link is too much to ask?

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