Historical Events tagged with "McLeod"

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Duigan Pusher Biplane's Maiden Flight

July 16th, 1910 114 years ago

John Robertson Duigan achieved a significant milestone in aviation by successfully flying the Duigan pusher biplane, marking it as the first aircraft constructed in Australia. The flight took place at his family's property in McLeod, Victoria, where he designed and built the aircraft to explore the potential of powered flight. This historic flight not only showcased his ingenuity but also contributed to the early developments of the aviation industry in Australia.

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