Like its historic predecessors, the London to Sydney Centenary Air Race 2001 covered 12,000 miles and more than two dozen stops along the way. Beginning in England and traveling eastward, its participants competed in two categories: speed racers and precision flying. Thirty-eight teams from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States entered the race.

The aircraft included single and twin-engine planes from several manufacturers, the Albatross Miss Nancy seaplane and a Robinson 44 helicopter. Two women pilots, Barbara Gard and Gwen Bloomingdale, lost their lives in a crash off the coast of Iceland on their way to England for the flag-off. Six planes later withdrew, and 31 completed the journey.

Scott Campbell, Pilot Campbell, son of Lyle P. Campbell, is President of Founders Bank in Peotome, IL. He is a seaplane, instrument rated pilot with almost 300 hours, residing in Downers Grove, IL.

Lyle P. Campbell, Owner-Pilot Campbell is Chairman of the Board of Founders Bank. A long time pilot and aviation enthusiast with 2100 pilot hours, Campbell resides in Paradise Valley, AZ.

Lonny McClung, Pilot-In-Command McClung is a retired USN carrier based fighter pilot. A U.S.A.F. Test Pilot School graduate, McClung commanded F-4 and F-14 squadrons, lives in the Ft. Lauderdale, FL area working on the turbine Albatross program.

Frank Wilkins, Mechanical Engineer Wilkins performed 160 combat missions in Southeast Asia as a Navy and Air Force crew chief, Among his many military decorations are the Air Force Commendation and the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters.

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Samaruddin Stewart, Photojournalist Stewart is a photojournalist who has worked in editorial news coverage for the East Valley Tribune (AZ) and the Arizona Republic newspapers before taking the adventure in the London to Sydney Air Race. his work has also been used by N.A.S.A., Motherjones Magazine, and the Associated press. Stewart holds a B.A. in Journalism and a Masters of Mass Communication both from Arizona State University's Cronkite School of Journalism. >> Read Bio

The Adventure Continues is a Photographic Compilation and diary journal of the fourth recreation of the London to Sydney Air Race, also known as the Great Air Race. This book will take you on a whirlwind journey on an historic 1954 Grunman Albatross, along the way touching six continents in more than 50 days of travel. This chronicle is an experience to be shared and enjoyed with anyone who loves a great adventure. Thanks to all who played their part in bringing us home safely.