Eight year old Ollie has always been fascinated by planes and flying.
So when Bendigo's first Qantas service arrived he was there to greet it, with his drawings of plane.
There he met Bendigo born Oliver Mitchell, who'd volunteered to fly the first Qantas service to his home town.
The pair of Oliver's met on the day, when Ollie showed Captain Oliver his drawings.
Afterwards the Captain began a social media search to find the young Ollie.
Eventually the pair found each other. Captain Oliver was able to organise a special day for the young flying fan, during which he got to experience a day in the life of a Qantas pilot.
Elspeth Kernebone
Accident brought me to journalism, but every day convinces me again that strong media is more important than ever. After a starting off as the sole reporter in a tiny NSW town, I’m loving the teeming metropolis that is Bendigo. Focussed on health, business and education. Got a tip? Email elspeth.kernebone@bendigoadvertiser.com.au.
Accident brought me to journalism, but every day convinces me again that strong media is more important than ever. After a starting off as the sole reporter in a tiny NSW town, I’m loving the teeming metropolis that is Bendigo. Focussed on health, business and education. Got a tip? Email elspeth.kernebone@bendigoadvertiser.com.au.
