This Day in History: 2014-03-01

Saturday 1st of March 2014 marked 100 years since the first Australian military flight which took place at Point Cook. To celebrate the occasion a major Airshow entitled “Centenary of Military Aviation” was held at RAAF Williams, Point Cook. A replica Bristol Boxkite, constructed by the RAAF Museum and volunteers, flew on the actual centenary date, right down to the minute. Pilot on the day was Sqn Ldr Steve Bekker who managed to attain a speed of 55Kph and a height of 50 feet. Source: Warbirds Online website