Odd, Sad and Tragic – stories of aeroplane crashes in the Dandenong Ranges

Event Description

It is 85 years since the ANA Douglas DC-2 ‘Kyeema’ flew straight into the western face of Mt Dandenong killing all 18 passengers and crew. It remains one of the worst Australian airline disasters.
On 12 April 1962 British racing car driver Ron Flockhart was to fly his Mustang P51 from Moorabbin airport to Bankstown, NSW. His flight (and life) ended at Kallista.
On June 8 1920 Francis Birtles, the Australian adventurer, became the first person to attempt an aeroplane landing in the Dandenong Ranges.
The Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society open its files to commemorate the 85 anniversary of the Kyeema disaster.

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This event is proudly presented by the Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society

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