Torquay Museum Without Walls Arthur Long Memorial

Arthur Long Memorial

Posted on December 18, 2019 by ckbaulch

Author Pirrie Shiel and son David Long at Torquay memorial to first air crossing of Bass Strait by Lieut Arthur Long

Pirrie Shiel and David Long at Bass Strait crossing memorial

Cheryl Baulch, Pirrie Shiel, Surf Coast Shire Mayor Rose Hodge, David Long and Chris Bass

Celebrating Arthur Longs Bass Strait Crossing

Reliving the Torquay landing after first crossing Bass Strait by air

David Long observing fly over by Tiger Moth World

Just after the end of World War 1 Lieut Arthur Long is the first person to cross Bass Strait by air

Lieut Arthur Long