Michael Smith recreating historic circumnavigation of Australia

100 years ago, the first circumnavigation of Australia by aeroplane took place. To mark the anniversary of this milestone, 2016 Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year Michael Smith is retracing the path in his twin engine modern Chaika LLC L65 Seabear aircraft named ‪@SouthernSunTV‬, matching date-for-date the journey of Wing Commander James Goble and Flight Lieutenant McIntyre. We’ll be following Mike on his Society-sponsored expedition!
Michael was farewelled from RAAF Base Point Cook in Melbourne’s south-west by a small gathering of friends and family. He was presented with an RAAF ensign to carry with him for the journey by Wing Commander Robert Gill, Commanding Officer of 21 Squadron.
🎥 Rob (Bert) Murphy
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