Welcome
The Australian Society of WW1 Aero Historians is an Australian based, non-profit organization dedicated to the study of all aspects of World War One aviation. Founded in 1962, we are the oldest Society of this type in the world. Membership to the Society is by application.
You can find more out more about the Society on our About page in the top menu.
"Fire In The Sky" - The Australian Flying Corps in WW1
'I half rolled, and there before my eyes was as perfect a target as I had ever seen in my life. A pressure of a thumb, a short burst, a puff of smoke, a flash of flame, a hole on the clouds-and it was over.'
- Lieutenant Robert McKenzie, No. 2 Squadron Australian Flying Corps.
Society member Michael Molkentin's "Fire In The Sky", published by Allen and Unwin (ISBN 9781742370729) has just been released. Well written and thoroughly researched Michael has painted a accurate picture of life in the AFC during the Great War.
A full review of the book by Society Vice President, Steve Drew, will be published soon in the members section.
Reveille Books has a tremendous offer for all Society members. For every copy of "Fire In The Sky" that they sell, Reveille Books will donate $5 back to the ASWW1AH. Reveille Books will post this book Australia Wide for the low price of $5. To order your copy simply visit Reveille Books at www.reveillebooks.com.au
Website Updates
Over the next week our members will gain access to the Society Image and Audio collection via the members area. This is a major step forward in providing our non Sydney based members access to our archives. The first step was providing members access to our '14-'18 Journal collection and the building and completion of the BJV Database which is still an on going project.
- Harry Watson Photographic Collection Added
- Richard Betteridge Photographic Collection Added
- John Shepherd Photographic Collection Added
- Eric Watson Albatros Restoration Photographic Collection Added
- Sir Arthur Longmore Interview added to Audio Library
- Charles Samson RNAS interview added to Audio Library
- Murray Sueter RNAS interview added to Audio Library
- Lord Mountbatten interview added to Audio Library
General Meetings - Time Change
It was decided unanimously that in future that all General Meetings regardless of the season will now start at 13.30hrs.
Society Shop
The Society Shop is open, and available for new members to join or existing members to renew their membership. Keep an eye out for exclusive deals for our members. We accept Mastercard and Visa and there is also an option to send a cheque or money order in Australian Dollars in the check out section of the shop. We use Paymate as our payment gateway as Paymate does not require you to register with them to make a payment.
Up Coming Events
| Date | Event | Time and Location |
|---|---|---|
| 21.08.2010 | General Meeting | 13.30 Victoria Barracks, Building 96, Oxford St, Paddington, NSW. |
| 20.11.2010 | AGM | 13.30 Victoria Barracks, Building 96, Oxford St, Paddington, NSW. |
| 28.11.2010 | Society Picnic | TBA |
| 19.02.2011 | General Meeting | 13.30 Victoria Barracks, Building 96, Oxford St, Paddington, NSW. |
| 21.05.2011 | General Meeting | TBA |