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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

30th Apr 2022, 00:08

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RAAF Richmond Airshow

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Posted By Peter Finlay

William Ewart Hart obtained a lease of Ham Common...

William Ewart Hart obtained a lease of Ham Common in February 1912 and first flew there in March that year.

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

29th Apr 2022, 07:36

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RAAF Richmond Airshow

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Posted By Peter Finlay

Your comment didn't come to my attention until...

Your comment didn't come to my attention until very recently. You will note that there are many references to W. E. Hart having obtained a lease from Richmond Council in February 1912 and he...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

28th Apr 2022, 22:10

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Searching For Harry Houdini's Biplane

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Posted By Peter Finlay

Delfosse Badgery’s flying at Richmond began well...

Delfosse Badgery’s flying at Richmond began well after William Ewart Hart obtained permission from the Richmond Council to clear and use Ham Common for his aviation activities in February 1912....

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

28th Apr 2022, 04:22

Replies: 63

RAAF Richmond Airshow

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Posted By Peter Finlay

This is erroneous. William Ewart Hart first...

This is erroneous. William Ewart Hart first cleared Ham Common for his flying in 1912. He obtained a lease from Richmond Council in February, 1912 and. assisted by local farmer. William Percival,...

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