On This Day
On this day: Kingsford Smith disappears
Record-breaking aviator Charles Kingsford Smith vanished mid-flight in 1935.
Tag: aviator
On This Day
On this day: birth of an aviation pioneer
John Duigan, the first to design, build and fly an Australian- made plane, was born on May 31, 1882.
AG Blog
Tribute: Nancy-Bird Walton
Australian Geographic expresses sadness at the passing of legendary pioneer aviator and adventurer, Nancy-Bird Walton.
Wildlife
Gallery: Sir Charles Kingsford Smith’s life in images
The record-breaking aviator’s life, and why he was mourned around the world after his mysterious disappearance.
News
Ryan Campbell lands world solo-flight record
Nineteen-year-old Ryan Campbell has become the youngest person to fly solo around the world.