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Boy Scout Jamboree - Australia

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From December 20, 1955 to January 30, 1956, I was privileged to enjoy the adventure of a lifetime as one of the six scouts and two leaders chosen to represent Canada for the first time at the Pan-Pacific Jamboree at Clifford Park near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The Jamboree officially opened December 30, 1955 and officially closed [...]

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Flying Times and Altitudes

Published by admin under 1955, Introduction

Vancouver to Honolulu - 11 hours @ 10,000′
Honolulu to Fiji - 13 hours @ 12,000′
Fiji to Aukland - 5 hours @ 13,500′
Aukland to Sydney - 2 hours @ 8,000′
[Didn't record times on the way back]
Sydney to Aukland @ 19.000′
Aukland to Fiji @ 16,500′
Fiji to Canton Island @ 11,000′
Canton Island to Honolulu @ 19,000′
Honolulu to Vancouver [...]

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