A historic Caribou aircraft, once a symbol of courage and resilience and a stalwart of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), has been given new life and a new home in South East Queensland.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first aerial circumnavigation of Australia. Aviator Michael Smith retraces the flight in his unique amphibious flying boat, Southern Sun, starting and finishing at RAAF Base Point Cook, on Melbourne’s Port Phillip, taking in 15,000km of vast, diverse and stunning coastline in between.
Michael Smith is embarking on a high-flying marathon – recreating the legendary journey that became part of Australia’s avaiation history a century ago.
Award-winning flyer Michael Smith will recreate a significant milestone in Australia’s aviation history with a solo circumnavigation of the continent.
The centenary of the 1919 England to Australia Air Race provides a chance to remember this largely forgotten chapter of aviation history and honour the courageous men who pioneered modern international flight.