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The Riddle of the Stinson

on BBC One London

First showing on network television.
Starring
Jack Thompson
On 19 February 1937, a Stinson aeroplane carrying five passengers disappeared while on a regular flight from Brisbane to Sydney. A massive search led by aviatrix Jean Batten failed to find any trace of the missing plane. After six days it was abandoned. However, one man believed the search was being conducted in the wrong place and set out on an amazing trek through almost impenetrable country to find survivors. This film, made by the Australian production company responsible for
Bangkok Hilton, tells a true story of courage, endurance and survival against all odds.
Director Chris Noonan
0 FILMS: pages 15-22

Contributors

Unknown:
Jack Thompson
Unknown:
Jean Batten
Director:
Chris Noonan
Bernard O'Reilly:
Jack Thompson
Viola O'Reilly:
Helen O'Connor
Binstead:
Norman Kaye
Proud:
Richard Roxburgh
Westray:
Huw Williams
Jean Batten:
Susan Lyons
Bill Fountain:
Len Kaserman
Rex Boyden:
Dennis Miller
Bert Shepherd:
Mark Lee
Meissner:
Esben Storm

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