It is a year now since TCT and Ewald Gritsch landed at Sydney.(9/1/16)
Inmarsat were one of her/their sponsors and this from their website.
Journey into history
Tracey Curtis-Taylor has successfully recreated the 1930 historic solo journey of infamous aviator Amy Johnson, flying from the UK to Australia in an open cockpit vintage biplane.
Fans worldwide were able to join in Tracey’s adventure across 13,000 miles and 23 countries, thanks to Inmarsat’s connectivity, which enabled her team to share updates on an interactive website and social media, as well as send back footage for a National Geographic documentary.
Journey into history - Inmarsat
The Royal Navy also failed to mention Ewald....
British adventurer Tracey Curtis-Taylor, 53, arrived today in Sydney completing an epic 14,600-nautical mile flight from the UK to Australia in a classic open cockpit bi-plane.
The intrepid aviator, who is an active supporter of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity as well as an Honorary Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Naval Reserve, set off in her 1942 Boeing Stearman Spirit of Artemis aircraft from Farnborough, Hampshire, in October, retracing pioneer Amy Johnson's 1930 flight. Tracey travelled across 23 countries, making some 50 refuelling stops.
Robert Robson, CEO of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, said: "This is a fantastic achievement and we were thrilled to see Tracey flying the flag of the Royal Navy and the RNRMC logo worldwide. Just like the Naval Service personnel we support, her determination and tenacity are unwavering. Well done!"
To commerorate the anniversary I am posting the famous picture of TCT and a camera shy Ewald Gritsch.
