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Our History...
In 1933 Mr G. Robey and Captain W. Beale were concerned about the lack of worthwhile activities for youth to
take part in. At this stage in time aviation was a subject that captured the imagination of world, particularly with the
historical flights of pilots such as Charles Kingsford Smith, Amelia Earhart etc.With this in mind, on 17th September 1933, the Air Minded Development League was formed, quite a mouthful! So, in March 1934 the league was renamed as it is currently known today - The Australian Air League. The first Squadron was opened in Manly, NSW on 3rd November 1934. Following the opening of the squadron, the general public soon realised that the AAL had much to offer the youth of Australia and this led to many Squadrons being opened both in NSW and around the country. Along with the high interest from the boys came a keen interest from the girls, so, in 1944 a girls section was introduced to cater for those girls who are interested in aviation. Over the years, the Australian Air League has become known as the primary school of aviation with our activities looked upon with great respect by the leaders of the Nation to such an extent, that from the very early stages of our history, Governors General have been patrons of the Australian Air League! |
  
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