2019 $1 Centenary of The Great Air Race England To Australia 8 Coin SetIn 1919, the Australian Government announced a 10,000 prize for the first Australians to fly from England to Australia in under 30 days. Six Australian crews and a pair of Frenchmen took up the challenge in planes made from wood and fabric, with open cockpits and little more than a compass for navigation. Only a single plane made it home in 30 days, beating the daring French who threatened to steal the glory. This achievement by the Vickers Vimy team