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Australian civil aviation - Australia's Culture Portal

The Australian Flying Corps (AFC) was as influential on Australian civil aviation as it was on early Australian aviation. Two former AFC officers, Hudson Fysh and Paul McGinness, established what later became known as Qantas, with Fysh also supporting th...

Aviation museums - Australia's Culture Portal

Aviation has been very significant in Australia. As a country with large distances to cross and a sparse population, aviation was an ideal way to provide services such as mail, transport, medical support and goods supply. All around Australia, a large n...

Early Australian aviation - Australia's Culture Portal

Until the Second World War, Australia was one of the world's leaders in aviation in terms of both air mileage and prominent aviation pioneers. Since the early development of powered flight in Australia in 1910, various air services have been established:...

Aviatrices - Australian women of the air - Australia's Culture Portal

Unknown photographer, Freda Thompson (1906-1980), Pictured here in 1934 just before take off at Lympne Airport when she became the first Australian woman to fly solo from England to Australia, 1934. Courtesy of National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame. Avia...

Charles Kingsford Smith - Australia's Culture Portal

Unknown, Portrait of Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith, between 1919 and 1927. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's love of excitement led to career as a pilot. Charles Kingsford Smith was born in Hamilton (a suburb of Brisbane), Queensland, in 1897. ...

Women and air defence - Australia's Culture Portal

Women's involvement in air defence forces in a flying capacity was highly limited until the 1970s. For decades, women's roles in air defence were restricted to jobs on the ground and within Australia. Australian women's involvement in air defence servic...

Charles 'Moth' Eaton - Australia's Culture Portal

Gp Capt Eaton Charles, CO RAAF Station Darwin. Image courtesy of the Charles Eaton Photographic Collection and Peter Dunn's Australia @ War. Eaton entered Australian aviation legend when commanding the air searches for two lost aircraft, the Kookaburra ...

Australian national dress - Australia's Culture Portal

While Australia has no single uniform national costume, an Australian national dress style, based on specific local dress styles, has emerged in response to climate, lifestyle and identity. An Australian style can be seen clearly in the main types of loc...

Great Barrier Reef - Australia's Culture Portal

Image courtesy of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. The Great Barrier Reef, off the east coast of Australia, is one of the wonders of the natural world - it is the world's largest coral reef ecosystem. In 2003, the previous Australian Governm...

Australian inventions - Australia's Culture Portal

Image courtesy of the Sydney Morning Herald. Lawrence Hargrave, who achieved the first powered flight in 1894 with four box kites, was said to be symbolic of many Australian inventors and Australian innovation; 'He was interested in the invention, not th...

Railways in Australia and great train journeys - Australia's Culture Portal

The first train lines in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide spanned only a few kilometres. These early inland rail lines formed the basis for the systems that would eventually become Australia's transcontinental railways. Diesel trains are still used for cou...

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Temora Aviation Museum   (more info)

The Temora Aviation Museum, in central western New South Wales, is the premier aviation attraction in Australia. It is a public museum displaying military aircraft of historical significance to Australia. The MuseumÆs aircraft are kept in airworthy condit

Australian National Aviation Museum   (more info)

Owned and operated by the Australian Aircraft Restoration Group, the Australian National Aviation Museum has saved a number of significant examples of Australia's aviation heritage. The website includes a history of the museum, opening hours, a listing of

There and Back   (more info)

2010 will mark 100 years since the first powered aircraft took flight in Australia. This website provides information about Australia's aviation history, as well as about a commemorative flight being undertaken by Owen Zupp.

Owen Zupp   (more info)

Website of author Owen Zupp - for those with a passion for biographies, history and aviation.

Hang Gliding Federation of Australia HGFA   (more info)

The HGFA is a sporting body that administers Paragliding, Weightshift Microlights and Hang Gliding under the regulations laid down by the Civil Air Safety Authority. The Hang Gliding Federation of Australia is affiliated with the Australian Sport Aviation

BSP Gallery Fine and Rare books   (more info)

Books and memorabilia on many subjects, including: Australian history; literature; performing arts; sport; music; antiques; military, shipping, and aviation history; art and craft. Visit the website to browse subject categories and to order online.

Queensland Air Museum (QAM)   (more info)

The Queensland Air Museum is a non-profit society which preserve some of Australia's rapidly disappearing aviation heritage and to serve the educational needs of the community. On the Queensland Air Museum website you can find information on where the mus

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Powerhouse Museum Collection   (website Powerhouse Museum )

irn=195692&search=Aviation&site_id=3 A8091 Aviation suit and tools (3), Lores Bonney, wood / suede / metal, Australia / Germany, 1931-1937 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=195692&search=Aviation&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuse...

Powerhouse Museum Collection   (website Powerhouse Museum )

irn=207734&search=early+aviation&site_id=3 > B1423 Experimental models (3), snake movement, wood / metal, made by Lawrence Hargrave, Australia, 1882 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=207743&search=early+aviation&sit...