Southampton flying boats - Far East Flight, 1928

Supermarine Southampton flying boats appear in air-to-air footage during a flight to Australia and on water during stops in the journey. Views of Australian people and landscape are also featured.

Air-to-air footage shows a Supermarine Southampton flying boat with a town and river below; flying boats land on the river, supplies are transferred from a boat, boats are seen on the river and various views show buildings, people and a coastline. Locations featured include Low Island, headquarters of the Barrier Reef expedition, tours of the Cooktown and Darwin areas and two men cook on a small stove onboard a Southampton.