Today in Kimberley's History
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On 18 June 1911 John Weston flew the first flight in Kimberley creating a South African a flight record of eight-and-a-half minutes in his Weston-Farman biplane. Fearing numerous attempts of this nature, the Aeronautical Society of South Africa was established in 1911. It was the start of the John Weston Aviation Company of South Africa, which did much to popularise flight in the country by travelling to the main centres and offering flights to the public. (Source: SAHistory.org.za)
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Primary information source courtesy of Kimberley Calls...and Recalls Facebook Group (except where otherwise stated)
