Arthur Leonard Long was the first pilot to fly from Stanley to Torque then Melbourne 102 years ago, it's rather interesting, you can read about the First Flight here or here if you wish to. A replica of his plane is at the lookout at Stanley, Tasmania, Australia.
On the plaque it says May 1919 but in the article about Arthur is says December 1919.
The last photo is of the sun on the Nut at Stanley.
Mostrei foto para meu marido, entende muito de aviões e trabalhou a vida toda com eles, claro que ele leu toda a história.
ReplyDeleteJá eu me apaixonei pela foto, um morro ou uma montanha de cor amarelada? bjs
That is wonderful your husband found the post interesting and enjoyed it.
DeleteThe 'hill' known as 'The Nut', the sun was shinning on it fully, this would not happen all the time only on a day or 3 at that time of year :)
Must have been exciting and scary to fly back in those early years. Lovely sunset on the Nut. Have a fun day.
ReplyDeleteIt sure would have been scary but reading about the pilot was interesting with his experience.
DeleteA brave, brave man.
ReplyDeleteIndeed he was even with his vast experience.
DeleteIt must have been an extraordinary experience for Arthur Leonard. The photo of the sun on the Nut at Stanley looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSeems Arthur made up his mind and off he went.
DeleteWas pleased to capture the sun on The Nut, wouldn't happen all the year just at that time of the year..
Здравствуй, Маргарет!
ReplyDeleteГора просто как будто из золота!
А самолёт, на котором летал Артур Леонард Лонг был сделан из металла?
Из металла?
DeleteIt says that his plane was a 'biplane' which is: Biplane wings had wooden main spars and ribs, were fabric-covered, externally braced by wire, and doped. Engine horsepower varied between seventy and 110. Despite their flimsy appearance and visible bracing, most were relatively robust and considered easy to fly.
DeleteHope that translates to Russian ok :)
Was lucky to be there in Stanley with the sun on The Nut like that.
Спасибо, перевод нормальный.
DeleteЯ всё поняла.
Very interesting Margaret, very enjoyable photos and history.
ReplyDeleteThat's good Denise.
DeleteBuena réplica de la avioneta, en un hermoso Mirador.
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That's true over looking the sea he flew oveer.
DeleteQuite interesting, both the personality of the pilot, and the replica of his plane!
ReplyDeleteMuch so Duta.
DeleteThose early flyers were brave in my opinion
ReplyDeleteThey were Jo-Anne.
DeleteThe Nut bathed in sunlight looks like a mini Ayers Rock.
ReplyDeleteExpect it does Andrew, never thought of it that way.
DeleteVery interesting Dear friend! Early planes look unsafe but Pilots were Brave men.
ReplyDeleteThose men were brave, they seemed not to have a nerve in their body :)
DeleteМаргарет, здравствуй!
ReplyDeleteМеня поразила гора - на солнце она выглядит такой яркой!
It does look wonderful, I was surprised to see it myself like that.
DeleteI've always been amazed by how quickly planes went from kites with motors to serious machines used in war. I guess war does that.
ReplyDeleteWar does many things and has done. Things certainly move quickly at times.
DeleteInteresting facts about the plane and pilot. A lovely photo of the Nut.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosie. I too found it all very interesting.
DeleteUma bela e interessante homenagem.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Thank you.
DeleteWay Cool And Thanx For The Information - That Last Shot Is Amazingly Gorgeous
ReplyDeleteCheers
Thanks Padre.
DeleteBella avioneta, te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteIt is and thanks.
DeleteInteresting information of the pilot, his first flight and the plane he flew. The last shot of the sun on the Nut is stunning.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy. Was pleased to get the photo of the sun on The Nut.
DeleteInteresting and wow, the bravery of some people! I'm a wuss. LOL
ReplyDeleteSeems he didn't have a nerve in his body, so to speak.
DeleteMuy interesante, me encantó saber de el. Besos.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Teresa.
DeleteA brave man. It was certainly an incredible experience.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Certainly Maria, certainly seems as if he had no fear.
Deleteso true that early flying was probably not something really assured so those who dared to fly are worth praising indeed
ReplyDeletethank you for intriguing post once again!
You are welcome Baili. Don't think I would have flown if I was alive back then.
DeleteIsn’t it amazing that those fragile first planes could carry people? How brave they must have been to trust their life to this bit of metal.
ReplyDeleteOh I totally agree with you on that, wouldn't get me up in a plane way back then I'm sure of it.
DeleteA very interesting post, thank you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
You're welcome Jan.
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