KLM Douglas DC-2  "UIVIR" 1934 London to Melbourne Air Race photo. The Uiver qualified for first prize in the handicap portion of the race. It was a remarkable achievement: A large airliner capable of carrying both paying passengers and heavy cargo had more than halved the previous best flight time between London and Melbourne, landing less than four days after take-off. The long-held Australian dream of rapid transportation to and from its trading partners had finally been realized. Photo shows UIVER return to Holland measures 8in x 10in..