Author Cecilia Thornton tells the story of her Australian grandfather – and the fatal journey he took that led to the death of Britain’s airship industry.
In 1930, Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from the UK to Australia. Nearly 90 years later, Amanda Harrison explains why she attempted to recreate the journey – in her 1942 Tiger Moth.
This month, Alliance welcomes new E190s, new planes for Jetstar and Virgin, Rex’s first leased 737 leaves the register, and a new “Frankenstein” plane prepares for takeoff.
Author Cecilia Thornton tells the story of her Australian grandfather – and the fatal journey he took that led to the death of Britain’s airship industry.