This Day in History: 1934-10-22

While competing in the Speed and Handicap categories of the MacRobertson International Air Races from London to Melbourne, Mr James. A. “Jim” Mollison and Mrs. Amy Mollison (nee Johnson), representing Britain, were forced to withdwaw from the race in Allahabad, India when their de Havilland DH.88 Comet aircraft G-ACSP suffered engine problems on 22 October 1934. The Mollisons had been leading the race up until they arrived in Baghdad, Iraq, after which they became briefly lost. Source: Aviation Heritage Vol 24 Nos 1 & 2, 1984