Planes A tribute to the restoration of aeroplanes! Today we look at the restoration of two aeroplanes from the 1930s, both of which took different paths, but are linked for us today through the storytelling of John Pickup, OAM. Image: Ronnie Macdonald Chelmsford and Largs.
Flight The romance of flight: 100 years after the 1920 Serpentine Air Race - Part 2 The thrill of the the sight and sound of the range of planes that flew at the Serpentine Air Show, as part of the celebration of the first official air race, 100 years ago.
Flight The romance of flight: The Serpentine Air Race - August 1920 and 2022 - Part 1 Today we look at the history of the first official air race in Australia, in August 1920. It was a promotional event by four World War One pilots to raise funds for investment in the Second Peace Loan. Image: J Tresise. East Loddon Historical Society collection
Flight Billionaire's view of Earth A brief look at Richard Branson's flight into space including a Youtube video on some of the features.
Installation Art A tribute to humanity's quest for flight Dutch design firm Studio Drift pays tribute to humanity's quest to master flight with a mesmerising kinetic installation made of thin glass bars that move like wings. Image: Studio Drift.com
Flight Skywhales: Every Heart Sings-World Premiere If you don't know Patricia Piccinini's works you will be astounded by what you are about to see - floating about in the sky over Canberra and later - over Australia. Image credit: knowmyname.nga.gov.au
Flight The romance of Flying Boats from yesteryear Today we look back on the romance of the first days of international air travel - a first class, silver service experience, aboard the iconic Flying Boats! Image: teara govt.nz
Flight More than just a Diggers Rest! Today we look at the people and events which have put the small town of Diggers Rest, in Victoria, Australia, "on the map" - from pioneers such as Caroline Chisholm and Houdini, to the ski Olympian, Lydia Lassila. Image: Australian War Memorial AO5102 .
Tribute 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Today we pause to remember the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the conflict in the skies over southern England in 1940. We pay tribute to the bravery , unity and endurance of all involved, in the air and on the ground. Image: Imperial War Museum, England © IWM (HU 104669)
Portraits Delft - More than Vermeer The fame of Delft includes Johannes Vermeer, Delft Uni of Technology, House of Orange-Nassau, Hugo Grotius, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek.
