On 18 March 1910, Harry Houdini made the first controlled, powered flight in Australia, at Digger's Rest, Melbourne, Victoria. March 2010 will mark the 100th anniversary of that famous flight. Join in the celebration at Diggers Rest and find out about the celebrations all around Australia.

A commemorative celebration will be held on Thursday, 18th March 2010. Exactly 100 years to the day since the first powered controlled flight in Australia, Diggers Rest will commemorate the occasion with a Commemorative Ceremony. The ceremony will include speeches, the unveiling of a legacy project, flyovers and Houdini Magic displays.

A Melton Air Show will celebrate the Houdini centenary of flight on Saturday, 20th March 2010.  Flying displays will showcase aircraft that have played a significant role in Australian skies over the last 100 years and will feature solo displays, formations flying and aerobatics. On the ground you will be able to walk around beautifully restored aircraft and meet the pilots who fly them, look at vintage and rally cars, while the kids will be entertained with aircraft making and other activities.

Sunday, 21st March will be Australia’s first Festival of Flight. This day will mark the anniversary of Houdini's second Australian flight at Diggers Rest. Celebrations on the day will include:  historical memorabilia, air and static aircraft displays, aviation demonstrations, model and radio controlled aircraft, a car, motorbike and truck show, steam engines, tractor pull, automobile & aircraft swap meet, market stalls art displays, kids entertainment, magic and circus acts, performances by Daryl Braithwaite, master illusionist Cosentino, local band The Red Jane Show and more.

Event Patrons will be given the chance to WIN a Top Gun Adrenalin Adventure package. Package includes return flights to Tasmania for two, accommodation, adrenalin adventure in Top Gun plane for one, scenic flight to watch Top Gun plane for one, embroidered bomber jacket and a DVD of your experience.

Proceeds will be donated to the Community of Diggers Rest.

Further information visit: http://www.houdini.diggersrest.com/

Event organisers include:

Melton Shire Tourism & Events: Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    Phone: 03 9747 7200

Lions Club of Diggers Rest:  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    Phone: 03 9740 0440

Melton Air Show:  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    Phone: 0409 605 195