Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
All Brisbanites should get acquainted with Brisbane's rich aviation history. Next time you're picking someone up from Brisbane Airport, wait at the Kingsford Smith Memorial for the ready for pick-up call or text and take a look at the Southern Cross aircraft.
This aircraft, piloted by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was the first to take the trans-pacific flight from Oakland, California to Eagle Farm in Brisbane, Australia.
Soak up the history displays and listen to the audio voice over describing the ground-breaking journey from 1928.
Find the memorial off Airport Drive, Brisbane Airport. The exit is just before the roundabout at the International Terminal. Find more information: https://bne.com.au/passenger/shop-dine-explore/explore/kingsford-smith-memorial? utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social
All Brisbanites should get acquainted with Brisbane's rich aviation history. Next time you're picking someone up from Brisbane Airport, wait at the Kingsford Smith Memorial for the ready for pick-up call or text and take a look at the Southern Cross aircraft.
This aircraft, piloted by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was the first to take the trans-pacific flight from Oakland, California to Eagle Farm in Brisbane, Australia.
Soak up the history displays and listen to the audio voice over describing the ground-breaking journey from 1928.
Find the memorial off Airport Drive, Brisbane Airport. The exit is just before the roundabout at the International Terminal. Find more information: https://bne.com.au/passenger/shop-dine-explore/explore/kingsford-smith-memorial? utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social
