Australia had a significant presence in the WWI air War, both in the Middle East and in Europe as the only Commonwealth Nation to participate with its own Air Arm, the Australian Flying Corps. (AFC), comprising a total of four Operational Squadrons and four UK based Training Units. In Australia, training of overseas AFC pilots was also carried out at the Central Flying School (CFS) at Point Cook Victoria. Australians also served in the various British Air Arms – The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). Australia then punched well above its weight in the air in WWI and this aspect of Australian WWI service is largely under-represented as we remember this part of the Centenary of World War 1.
Today Warbirds Online can report the arrival of a Bristol F.2b Fighter at Caboolture, Qld. The Bristol aircraft was built to exacting standards by Ed Storo in the USA and completed in 1993. Registered as N7724, in 2001 the aircraft made its way to New Zealand and was displayed at various airshows in the colors […]
Australian Flying Corps, Historic Aircraft, Vintage Aircraft, WW1 aircraft
In this period, the Centenary of World War 1, it is interesting to note that 2 original WW1 German aircraft are contained in the collection of the Australian War Memorial (AWM), including a Albatros D.Va single engine biplane scout/fighter aircraft, serial no. D5390/17. This aircraft was manufactured in mid-1917 and served with Royal Prussian Jasta […]
Australian Flying Corps, Historic Aircraft, Vintage Aircraft, WW1 aircraft