The Red Devil: The story of South Australian aviation pioneer, Captain Harry Butler, AFC by Les Parsons, Samantha Battams

The Red Devil: The story of South Australian aviation pioneer, Captain Harry Butler, AFC by Les Parsons, Samantha BattamsCaptain Harry Butler, AFC, was a national hero in the early 1920s. Hailed as a top aviator, his legacy continues to this day, yet he has been largely forgotten. Harry Butler returned from war with two aircraft and dreams of starting an industry. With his little crimson monoplane, Red Devil, Captain Butler inspired many thousands as he performed aerial shows in support of Peace Loan efforts. He made the first airmail crossing over a significant body of

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