Avro Anson Landing Site
Highlights
- Explore the historic site where two Avro Anson planes collided, showcasing a remarkable aviation story.
- Stand before the plaque on Howlong Goombargana Road, commemorating a daring pilot's skill and bravery.
- Witness the serene landscape of Brocklesby, providing a tranquil backdrop to this extraordinary event.
- Reflect on the mid-air collision that captured global attention, highlighting Australia's rich aviation heritage.
Brocklesby’s main claim to fame occurred on Sunday morning 29 September 1940, when two Avro Anson training planes were involved in a mid-air collision over Brocklesby.
The planes were joined together piggy back style, with the impact of the top machine crushing the cockpit of the lower, leaving the landing gear untouched and the engine still running full throttle.
Pilot Jack Hewson and observers Hugh Fraser and Ian Sinclair ejected, leaving pilot Len Fuller to use his skills to steer the planes away from the town to a clear paddock, where the planes were landed without causing any more damage.
This extraordinary feat made headlines in newspapers worldwide. A plaque relaying the historic story is situated at the site on Howlong Goombargana Road Brocklesby.
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