Aviation: The Invisible Highway – Coming Soon
“Aviation: The Invisible Highway“ is an upcoming documentary IMAX movie which is due for release in 2015. Directed by Brian J. Terwilliger and narrated by Actor, Harrison Ford, the documentary explores...
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Australia’s Few and The Battle of Britain
It was a battle fought entirely in the air and the defeat of the Luftwaffe by “The Few” was a turning point in World War II. But what do we know about the Australians who were also involved in this...
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Happy Birthday to an Australian built Aircraft
The oldest surviving Wirraway in Australia recently turned 75 with a celebration bash at the Australian National Aviation Museum at Moorabbin near Melbourne. On September 6, 1939, Wirraway ‘A20-10’...
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Coming Up: CanvasWings Ep 9
Rhi and Dave in the Brisbane ABC studios. Tonight: Celebrate the 75th Birthday of Wirraway A20-10 at the Australian National Aviation Museum and find more photos of the day here. The Wirraway’s 75th...
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Coming Up: CanvasWings Ep 10
On CanvasWings this weekend from 6pm: Warwick Henry talks about his Stinson L-5B Sentinel which saw action in WWII with the U.S Army Air Force. Take a 360 tour of it below via our instagram or see more...
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THE EX-CAC FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER TURNED ARCHIVIST
Denis Baker fondly remembers his time working at the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) at Fisherman’s Bend in Victoria. He was a cadet aircraft engineer and the year was 1976. Former ground and...
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Keeping Aviation History Alive in Rathmines
Catalina Flying Boats used to be a common sight anchored off Rathmines on the western side of Lake Macquarie. By 1941, it was the largest RAAF flying boat base in the southern hemisphere, which...
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Australian Bomber Pilot Still Flying
He might be 96 but Cecil “Boz” Parsons still enjoys flying. Born in Colac (Victoria), Boz joined the Air Force in August 1940 and up until very recently was still flying solo (he now needs to have his...
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Getting to know the Vulcan
The Avro Vulcan forst flew in 1952, and after a varied career with the Royal Air Force was in front line service until 1984, although they served as a display aircraft until 1992. Although some...
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Taking Flight: Lores Bonney’s Extraordinary Flying Career
Author, Kristen Alexander and her new book, ‘Taking Flight: Lores Bonney’s Extraordinary Flying Career’ Canberra based author, Kristen Alexander recently dropped by to show us her new book which has...
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