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An Australian visionary Lawrence Wackett – the father of major aircraft production in Australia – Part 1 Lawrence Wackett was a visionary whose drive and determination saw major aircraft production established in Australia. Born in Townsville on January 2 1896, inspired by the exploits of aviation pioneers and with a strong interest in mechanical devices,
Warbirds, classic aircraft, museum and airshow news Warbird Auction Four aircraft from the former Steve Hart Flying Fighters collection have gone under the virtual auctioneer’s hammer. Under instructions from the Australian Financial Security Authority, Liquid Asset Management has been conducting an online auction of a 1953 Hawker Sea Fury Mk II, VH-SHF, 1954 North American
Key aircraft movements from across the region Qantas Group News In this issue we report the withdrawal from service of a Qantas 747-438 and the delivery of an A320-200 to Jetstar Japan. 747-438 VH-OJT Fraser Island was withdrawn from service on September 22 in Los Angeles after operating QF55 from Brisbane. VH-OJT then spent three
Army amphibious air operations cleared for operations The development of the Australian Army’s amphibious capability took a major step forward recently when its 16 Brigade aviation component was certified for combined air operations from the Navy’s two Canberra class amphibious assault (LHD) vessels. The certification came at the conclusion of a series of exercises off
The right stuff Finding the right flying school, and the right instructor Learning to fly is a challenge, and meeting that challenge is part of the enjoyment of gaining a licence, be it a private pilots licence or a commercial licence with the view to flying for a living. No matter which path you choose,
Regional Port-Folio If you were looking for polar opposites in the world of airport ownership, then Queensland has close to the perfect example. The state’s central west is about as far away from the Gold Coast as you can get – and that’s not just an issue of distance which clocks in at around 1,200
