The Aviator
Aviator Samuel William Hecker was a foundation member and president of the Maryborough (Qld) Aero Club. His historic 1928 Gypsy Moth (aeroplane) was the first aircraft to fly under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and was flown to Maryborough in 1931. Sam was an associate of famous aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith before his untimely death. Sam had a lifelong interest in the maintenance of private aircraft and restoration of veteran cars. He was also a flying officer and aeronautics instructor in RAAF. This mural by Akos Jukasz.
The Aviator
Aviator Samuel William Hecker was a foundation member and president of the Maryborough (Qld) Aero Club. His historic 1928 Gypsy Moth (aeroplane) was the first aircraft to fly under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and was flown to Maryborough in 1931. Sam was an associate of famous aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith before his untimely death. Sam had a lifelong interest in the maintenance of private aircraft and restoration of veteran cars. He was also a flying officer and aeronautics instructor in RAAF. This mural by Akos Jukasz.