The Lockheed Hudson, created by parent company Lockheed Martin Australia, was one of the most versatile aircraft used by Allied air forces in the early part of the Second World War. “Our efforts to promote the Memorial’s work dovetails with our commitment to consistently promote all the wonderful things that our city has to offer,” Mr Byron said. The Managing Director of Canberra Airport, Stephen Byron, said the airport has loved extending the Memorial’s stories to its thousands of passengers and visitors. We are very proud to support the display of the Hudson aircraft at Canberra Airport, which is a unique opportunity for people travelling to and from our nation’s capital to engage with an important part of Australian history and remember those who have served.”
The Hudson, faithfully restored and positioned alongside the Virgin Australia check-in counters, reminds us of those who came before us and that Canberra is home to Australia’s number one landmark – the Australian War Memorial.”Ĭhief Executive Officer of the Virgin Australia Group John Borghetti said: “The Virgin Australia Group is committed to commemorating the men and women who have served in our armed forces. “Canberra’s world-class airport is the gateway to our nation’s capital. The aircraft then played its part in expanding commercial aviation in the post-war era,” Dr Nelson said. “This Hudson bomber and the brave young men who flew it during the dark days of the Second World War defended our nation’s freedoms and vital interests. The project to display the Lockheed Hudson Mark IV Bomber A16-105 was made possible by collaboration between the Memorial, Canberra Airport, and the Virgin Australia Group, and will be on display for visitors to the national capital for the next two years.ĭirector of the Australian War Memorial Dr Brendan Nelson said he was proud to work with the Memorial’s partners to display this important piece of Australia’s military and aviation history. A piece of Australian aviation history, painstakingly restored by conservators at the Australian War Memorial, went on display at the Canberra Airport today.
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