This replica aircraft is one of the first things to greet passengers arriving at Hull Railway Station. It is part of the Hull City of Culture 2017 celebrations, and it certainly drew attention.
It is a replica of the deHavilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth (G-AAAH) flown by Amy Johnson on her solo flight to Australia in 1930.
Amy set off from Croydon on May 5th 1930, and landed in Darwin on May 24th, a total flight distance of 11,000 miles. She was the first woman to fly solo to Australia, and came home to the UK to a hero's welcome, which culminated in her being awarded a C.B.E.
The replica was built by inmates and staff from Hull Prison.
Seems like a strange place to display a replica aircraft, but can see that is the best place to gain attention and a space large enough to house it. Not so strange really. Love the capture and your regular detailed commentary.
Thank you all for your lovely comments, they are very much appreciated!
Not sure why the railway station was chosen to show this, except that it does have a nice high roof space to display it - but perhaps it's there as an alternative means of transport if a threatened strike by Northern Rail train crews goes ahead!
Thank you all for your lovely comments, they are very much appreciated!
Not sure why the railway station was chosen to show this, except that it does have a nice high roof space to display it - but perhaps it's there as an alternative means of transport if a threatened strike by Northern Rail train crews goes ahead!
Ian