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Hear from the Founders
In the leadup to the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's 50th Anniversary National Fly-In in Corowa, 2024, we heard from some of our founders reflecting on the early days of The Antiquers. These conversations are recorded and shared below for you to see.
Click the play button on each video below to view it, or you can watch the entire playlist on YouTube here.
Getting StartedInaugural President Barry Bell and inaugural committee member Warwick Woinarski talk about founding of the Antiquers. | It wasn't all hard work!Barry Bell and Warwick Woinarski talking about the fun times and personalities in the early days of the Antiquers. |
Speaking with one voiceBarry and Warwick on the early days of dealing with "the Department".
| Peter Bernardi on long distance flyer Kevin Bailey!Our 'Longest Distance trophy' is named after Kevin Bailey who flown back and forth across Australia more than 30 times by antique aeroplane. Peter Bernardi has a different take! |
Reminiscence of Prairie fly-ins and early days!Peter Bernardi with tall tales and reminiscence of the legendary Antiquer Prairie fly-ins. | Roger & Jan Richards reflect on the early days of AntiquersLong time members Roger & Jan Richards reflect on some memorable and enjoyable times in the Antiquers. |
Clive Phillips - Why it all happened!Antiquers stalwart Clive Phillips recounts some of the history and reasons behind the Association which lead to the AAAA we know it today. |