The Geelong Collegein association with Monash University and theAustralian Electric Flight Association presents
A Centennial of Flight 2003'Salute to the Duigans'Friday 5th November, 2003Featuring demonstration flights of both 21st century electric powered micro aeroplanes and models of aircraft from as far back as 1909 plus the highlight, a 1/6 scale replica of the original Duigan 'Pusher' Biplane of 1910 Honouring past Geelong College students The late Wing Co. Brian Duigan, DFC & bar, DSO Flying Officer Terry Duigan, DFC and his son Michael
Terry, Reginald, Brian and Michael (5 years) Photo by John Dennis Duigan : Duigan Family Archives
A Gallery of the Day's EventsWhen clicked, screen shots reveal a printable A4 (8x10inch) sized image
The crowd begins to gather, college students Photo: PC057397 ©Julie Bird
The Guest of Honour, Terry Duigan, RAAF, DFC Names will be added asap [Ed] Photo: PC057449 ©Julie Bird
College Principal Dr Pauline Turner opens the proceedings Photo: PC057435 ©Julie Bird
Neil Hardiman's 1/6th scale replica of the The first all Australian designed, built and flown heavier than air, powered aeroplane Photo: PC057352 ©Julie Bird
Neil Hardiman and his father, Ken Photo: PC057356 ©Julie Bird
The Monash "Duigan' a high speed, high see here for more on this unigue aircraft Photo: PC057364 ©Julie Bird
Master of Ceremonies Photo: PC057424 ©Julie Bird
Colin Parker, a master of the aeromodelling artform see here for more on this unique aero model Photo: PC057376 ©Julie Bird
Colin Parker and two other rubber powered Photo: PC057381 ©Julie Bird
Colin Parker winding his own 'rubber Photo: PC057425 ©Julie Bird
Neil Hardiman and his 1/6th scale Photo: PC057386 ©Julie Bird
The 1/6th scale Duigan 'Pusher' Biplane of 1910 Designed for outdoor flying, the biplane gently lifts into air before speedily being brought to land so as not to hit the gymnasium wall. The wind on the day was to gusty to fly the very fragile model. In reality the original aircraft, equally fragile, would also have had trouble flying on such a day. Photo: PC057419 ©Julie Bird
One of the new micro radio controlled Photo: PC057493 ©Julie Bird
One of the new micro radio controlled model aircraft Photo: PC057485 ©Julie Bird
The show is over but the facination continues Photo: PC057454 ©Julie Bird
The show is over but the facination continues Photo: PC057458 ©Julie Bird
Dr Russ Naughton (Monash Uni) discusses the afternoon's Photo: PC057395 ©Julie Bird
Monash University's Professor John Bird, Terry Egan,
Ann Galway notes : Meg Bate is a gg grand daughter of Walter Corney Photo: PC057460 ©Julie Bird
Gwynne Duigan, Dr Russ Naughton and Neil Hardiman Photo: PC057441 ©Julie Bird
Mariann Ford and David Moore Ann Galway notes : David Moore is Terry's cousin's son, on his mother's side. Also an architect, Terry got him his first job with Buchan, Laird and Buchan. He now works for himself in Williamstown Photo: PC057446 ©Julie Bird
Old Geelong Collegians Bill Montgomery and Fred Elliott Photo: PC057445 ©Julie Bird
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