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24.01.2022 It would be difficult to have imagined that the current vast network of airline routes throughout Australia stemmed from a government contract granted to a single person in 1921. That person was Norman Brearley and he went on to forge a significant and vital contribution to Australian aviation. Learn more at http://www.aahof.com.au/sir-norman-brearley

23.01.2022 Dick Smith has made five flights around the world as pilot-in-command and each of these flights has succeeded on time and as scheduled because of meticulous planning and risk management. His other achievements include piloting the first helicopter flight to the North Pole in 1987 and the first across Australia, and trans-Tasman balloon flights in 1993 and 2000. Read more about Dick Smith's flying achievements here: http://www.aahof.com.au/richard-harold-dick-smit

22.01.2022 The winner of our inaugural Southern Cross Award for organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to civil aviation was the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Show them your support!

16.01.2022 Dick Smith has made five flights around the world as pilot-in-command and each of these flights has succeeded on time and as scheduled because of meticulous planning and risk management. His other achievements include piloting the first helicopter flight to the North Pole in 1987 and the first across Australia, and trans-Tasman balloon flights in 1993 and 2000. Read more about Dick Smiths flying achievements here: http://www.aahof.com.au/richard-harold-dick-smit

12.01.2022 Sir Reginald Myles "Reg" Ansett (1909-1981) had big plans. With the backing of landholders and graziers he set out to develop a network of interstate air services. Initial services commenced in August 1936 with an eight-seat Airspeed Envoy. Read more here: http://www.aahof.com.au/sir-reginald-myles-ansett

10.01.2022 Arguably one of the most successful pioneer flyers of all time, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith remains a household name in Australia as a national hero. Read more here:http://www.aahof.com.au/sir-charles-edward-kingsford-smith

10.01.2022 Have you heard of these two incredibly brave Australian aviator brothers? During the First World War, one was a light horseman and the other served in the Royal Flying Corps. Learn more here: http://www.aahof.com.au/macpherson-smith

06.01.2022 As demand for air-travel expanded throughout Australia during the 1960s and 70s, so too did new start-up airlines, especially in regional airline services. Some airlines survived, many did not. One of the most successful regional carriers was Kendell Airlines. How it prospered and developed is due in no small way to the vision, drive, integrity and business acumen of its founder, Don Kendell. Read more at http://www.aahof.com.au/donald-moreton-kendell

01.01.2022 Sir Reginald Myles "Reg" Ansett (1909-1981) had big plans. With the backing of landholders and graziers he set out to develop a network of interstate air services. Initial services commenced in August 1936 with an eight-seat Airspeed Envoy. Read more here: http://www.aahof.com.au/sir-reginald-myles-ansett