The Six Tasmanian Born World War 1 Aces
A pilot or a gunner is classified as an “ace” when they have had five confirmed “Victories” or “kills”. Six Tasmanian born aviators who became “aces” during the Great War,…
RAAF Demon lost over Waratah
In February 1937, two RAAF Hawker Demon’s were flying from Melbourne to Hobart, with a stop at Wynyard to refuel. Upon reaching Tasmania, the low cloud and misty rain main…
100th Anniversary of the First Flight from Sydney to Tasmania
On the 20th of May 1921, the Curtiss Seagull Flying Boat, piloted by Captain Andrew Lang landed in the Tamar River at Launceston. The Photo by H. J. King is…