IT'S ABOUT TIME ...
How do we honour great Australians that have shown the world just what we can achieve?
Most are quiet almost shy, when it comes to telling their story - perhaps it is time to remedy that situation.
Our aim is to draw attention to the pioneering contribution that Lawrence Hargrave made to the development of human flight, as well as championing his interest in the natural heritage and cultural development of Stanwell Park.
Please read the Submission for naming the new International Terminal at the Nancy Bird Walton International Airport and give some thought to adding your voice and tell the world that over the last few thousand years this country has developed a unique group of people that "just get on with the job"
WHO WAS LAWRENCE HARGRAVE?
Lawrence Hargrave was one of the worlds earliest, if not best, aviation pioneers. Like all people of genius, he never sought praise or financial reward, but rather focussed on his craft in a quiet little area on the New South Wales south coast.
The Australian Aviation Hall of Fame (AAHOF) is a not for profit group of like minded people committed to the cause of preserving the history of aviation in Australia, and inspiring it's future. (You can find a link to their website on our EXTERNAL LINK page.)
One of AAHOF's projects is to recognise pioneers in the history of flight in Australia. This is in part done through their Hall of Fame.
The first inductee into their Hall of Fame was Lawrence Hargrave. This brief film clip (used with permission of AAHOF) is part of the ceremony when Lawrence Hargrave was inducted, giving a wonderful outline of the man and his work.
Note AAHOF is located upstairs at the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum, more commonly known as HARS at Albion Park Rail NSW. You can find it next to the Lawrence Hargrave museum display.
We look forward to meeting you soon at Shellharbour Airport, 54 Airport Rd, Albion Park Rail NSW 2527
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