Queensland Gliding

in the 50's, 60's and 70's
 

Compiled by Kevin Rodda based on photos, notes, letters and log book entries provided by 

Max Howland, ex WWII pilot and instructor ... a pioneer of gliding in Queensland.

 

 No.1 Queensland Gliding School
 Kingaroy - 1964

 

  
   The course line-up (16 pilots)

   
  
 The aircraft line-up.

    

 

 Refreshments!  

    

 

     Geoff Strickland (in the glider) with Max Howland.

    

 

   End of day (the glider in this photo is the second Australian-built Edmund Schneider KA6 "Romeo Victor").

  

     
       

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