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Aug. 08, 1955 - Canbera -Mark 7 Leaves For Record Attempt - London To New York And Back: A Canberra Mark 7 photographic reconnaissance aircraft off the English Electric Company -- left London Airport this morning on a return flight to New York. She is piloted by John William Hackett and Peter Moneypenny in his Navigator -- both of Silver City Airways. The distance to be covered is 6, 920 statute smiles.. it is hoped that a new record will be set up. Photo Show Peter Moneypenny is helped by his wife when he puts on his overalls -- before start of the flight from London Airport this morning

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Canberra Hackett Helped Hoped Moneypenny Navigator Piloted Puts Reconnaissance Statute

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