Australian Aviation Hall of Fame

Name: Australian Aviation Hall of Fame
Address: Shellharbour Airport, 54 Airport Road, Albion Park Rail, NSW, 2527, AU
Telephone: +61242574333

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Recognising Australian Aviation's Founders & Heroes

30/05/2026

Tomorrow marks 97 years since Charles Kingsford Smith & Charles Ulm climbed into the Southern Cross, and embarked on an "impossible" journey.

The crew overcame their lack of seatbelts and leaking windshield, to cross the Pacific in one of Australian aviation's greatest moments.

Swipe to learn the story, and to read more, visit www.aahof.com.au 🌏

26/05/2026

Long before the Duigan Brothers and their Duigan Aeroplane, Aboriginal Australians conceptualised the principles of flight; lift, drag & rotation. While it would take thousands of years for the world to catch up, the boomerang is a cultural icon and evidence of early aerospace engineering.

This National Reconciliation week, we recognise the profound knowledge First Nation people carried long before aviation had a name 🌅

22/05/2026

Everyone knows Smithy. But who was beside him?

Meet Charles Ulm. Co-pilot, and a man who helped make aviation history without ever getting quite enough of it.

Nine days before their flight, the pair had no idea they were about to pull off the impossible. The first ever transpacific flight was just days away.

Next Saturday marks 97 years since the Southern Cross touched down in Brisbane. Stay tuned as we celebrate the legends who made it happen! 🛩️

20/05/2026

We’re over halfway through May, and that means we’re closer to one of Australian aviation’s most important historical moments. Kingsford Smith's almost 12,000km journey was the first-ever trans-pacific flight, making history on May 31st, 1928 ✈️

To read his story in advance, visit www.aahof.com.au/inductees 📖

16/05/2026

A look into some of the magic behind AAHOF's Inductee Gala Dinner 🍽️ 📸

If you'd like to look back this weekend, reminder you can visit www.aahof.com.au/events to view the photo gallery, including these featured and much more!

13/05/2026

Last week, AAHOF honoured the life of Bob Tait; a man who found his passion in the skies, and dedicated his life to lifting others up to meet it.

This is just a glimpse into his life. To read more, visit his page on the Hall of Fame: www.aahof.com.au/inductees/robert-stuart-charles-tait ✈️

07/05/2026

The Board of the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame (AAHOF) extends our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of AAHOF inductee and Australian aviation legend Bob Tait, who passed away yesterday.

Robert “Bob” Stuart Charles Tait made an invaluable contribution to aviation in Australia, from founding a small regional air service in North Queensland to establishing one of Australia’s most respected aviation theory schools.

Bob often said “I got to spend a lifetime in the air from Cessnas to Pitts to ‘copters – and for that I am truly thankful. I feel like I should give something back”. Bob gave back in spades. Vale Bob Tait.

06/05/2026

The answer to yesterday's was: Bert Hinkler. He made history in 1928, completing the journey in just 15 days. You can read about him, and other record-setters, at www.aahof.com.au ✈️

05/05/2026

It's time for Tuesday Trivia! Can you name the AAHOF inductee who earned himself this groundbreaking record? Make sure you double check the question, we're looking for *across* Australia. Comment your answer below ⬇️💬

01/05/2026

That's a wrap on an unforgettable first for months of the year. We're beginning May with to the March Induction Gala Dinner, where Australia's aviation legends were celebrated in style 🛩🥂

Address

Shellharbour Airport, 54 Airport Road
Albion Park Rail, NSW
2527

Telephone

+61242574333

Website

http://www.aahof.com.au/

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