Maroochy air crash [SEP] point in time
Maroochy air crash
The Maroochy air crash was an aircraft accident that occurred at 11.10am on 30 December 1950 at Maroochydore beach, Queensland, Australia. Three children were killed and fourteen others were seriously injured as a result of the accident.
CAC Wirraway Serial Number "A20-212" of the Royal Australian Air Force had been circling between Maroochydore and Alexandra Headland during a routine shark patrol when it suddenly banked steeply and crashed onto the crowded beach in front of the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club. The pilot and his observer
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In popular culture.
Maroochydore is the sixth town mentioned in the original (Australian) version of the song "I've Been Everywhere".
See also.
- Maroochy air crash
External links.
- University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Maroochydore