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Around Australia Air Centenary: Michael Smith’s solo circumnavigation of the country
Michael Smith is embarking on a high-flying marathon – recreating the legendary journey that became part of Australia’s avaiation history a century ago.
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Around the nation in 44 days
Award-winning flyer Michael Smith will recreate a significant milestone in Australia’s aviation history with a solo circumnavigation of the continent.
History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: Australia’s first piloted flight
1894: Lawrence Hargrave lifts off in his box kite at Stanwell Park.
History & Culture
One of Tasmania’s biggest aviation mysteries has been re-enacted
What happened 50 years ago to the ill-fated flight of environmental activist Brenda Hean?
History & Culture
Lores Bonney: the forgotten aviatrix
Brisbane pilot Lores Bonney broke many records during the 1930s, narrowly cheating death several times. Despite being lauded as the first woman to fly solo from Australia to England, she remains little known today.
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Bid for new youngest pilot around the world
Young Aussie Lachlan Smart is attempting to become the youngest person to fly solo around the world.
On This Day
On this day: The birth of Qantas
In 1920, two Gallipoli veterans decided remote Australian communities needed an air service, and Qantas was born.
History & Culture
Inventor Lawrence Hargrave: face of the old Australian $20 note
From 1966 to 1994, Australia’s $20 bill featured a little-known inventor who made a major contribution to the invention of the aeroplane
History & Culture
Gallery: Exploring Australia on the Love Bird and Diamond Bird
Donald Mackay was on a mission: to venture into Australia’s unknown central desert and accurately map what he saw from the air.
On This Day
On this day: trans-Tasman flight disappears
Prior to Kingsford Smith’s successful flight over the Tasman, Moncrief and Hood’s attempt ended in disaster.