Photograph - T.B.T. Aviation Co

Historical information

The Bendigo Aero Club laid out the Myers Flat aerodrome in 1929 to serve as an airport for Northern Victoria and the Riverina. In May 1929, 12 machines arrived to give an aerial display to local citizenry.

Physical description

Black and white photograph glued to brown cardboard. Photo of a single engine propeller plane in front of a shed. The sign on the shed reads: T.B.T. Aviation Co. Passenger flights from 10 shillings every Saturday, Sunday and Holiday. Markings on the plane: VH-UHG Eaglehawk. Two men are standing, and one is in the cockpit of the plane. Part of the Barker's family collection.

Inscriptions & markings

At "Drome" Myers Flat. Left to right: O'Halloran, Cyril James (brother of Emmie Barker nee James), J.S. Barker.

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