Air Crashes in the Canberra Region – Tragedy, Mystery and Secrets
13 October 2026
Canberra's skies have witnessed far more aviation disasters than most people realise. From wartime training tragedies and mysterious disappearances to crashes shrouded by secrecy, censorship and the pressures of war, these little-known stories reveal acts of courage, unanswered questions and forgotten history. Join local historian Tony Maple as he uncovers the human stories behind some of the region's most dramatic air crashes between 1926 and 1993. Some questions remain unanswered to this day.
Talk by Tony Maple.
Vercoe Room, Wesley Centre, Forrest
5pm for 5.30pm start
Free parking from 5pm
Contribution for venue hire appreciated.
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