South Australian Aircraft & Aviators Index

South Australian Aircraft

Some home-built aircraft that flew and some that didn't. Some factory built aeroplanes that crashed soon after they were assembled. Some that didn't survive the passing of time, and some that did and where you can see them. Some are the only survivors of their type in the world.
Click here for Aircraft Page Pic: George Richardson's 'Albatros' Flying Machine 1909 Thebarton

South Australian Aviators

Driven by an unbreakable spirit of adventure, South Australia's pioneer aviators conquered the skies, bridged our vast distances and put our young state at the forefront of Australian aviation history. Also included is a selection of lesser known World War 1 & 2 aviators that are largely unknown but definitely heroes.
Click here for Aviators Page Pic: R.A. Wild DFC RAAF (WW2) & RAN (Korean War)

South Australian Women Aviators

South Australia was the first place in the world to grant women the right to vote and stand for parliament. It should be no surprise that our women aspired to be pilots. Faced with immense skepticism, strict regulatory bans, and zero room for error, they became master navigators, record-breakers, and technical pioneers. This section honors the extraordinary women pilots who proved that courage and engineering brilliance know no gender.
Click here for Women Aviators Page Pic: Amy Johnstone and Brownie Lunn in VH-ULO at Parafield June 1930.

South Australian Commercial Aviation

The story of early commercial aviation is one of visionary entrepreneurs, rugged aircraft, and daring pilots who flew without modern navigation tools, radar, or sealed runways. From the pioneering outback mail runs of the 1920s to the establishment of major airlines, South Australians contributed well above their weight in the establishment of the foundations that grew to become the modern commercial aviation industry that we take for granted. Click here for Commercial Aviation Page Picture: MacRobertson-Miller Aviation Co. DC-3 VH-AEU 1945

Aviation Science

This section is designed specifically for young aviators, students, and curious minds. Discover the core scientific principles that keep a multi-ton aircraft floating in the air and have fun building paper aeroplanes. Click here for Aviation Science Page

Activity Sheets

Fun aviation based learning activities including Colouring In, Kites, Paper Planes, and Word Search. Downloading these activities for personal use is permitted.
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