ACT: Mayday! Canberra’s deadliest air disaster re-examined – AUG 14 @ Questacon‏

On 13 August 1940, Canberra’s most fatal air disaster took place when a Lockheed Hudson bomber crashed into a hillside near Canberra Airport, killing all on board – including three key ministers within the Menzies Government.
 
To mark the 73rd anniversary of the Canberra air disaster, we have brought together a team of  forensic experts to walk us through several possible scenarios of the ill-fated flight using today’s cutting-edge forensic techniques.
 
Where: Japan Theatre, Questacon, Parkes
When: Wednesday, 14th of August
Time: Starts at 5.30pm sharp, finishes around 7pm.
Refreshments and finger foods provided post event.
Required due to limited seats in theatre – plenty of parking available.
 
Many Canberrans and Australians alike are not even aware of this historic Canberra event and so in our Centenary year, why not come along and learn a bit more about our local history, with of course a science twist. There will be chances for crowd participation and to win some great prizes. 
 
This event is proudly brought to you by the ACT branches of the Australian Science Communicators and Australian New Zealand Forensic Science Society and Inspiring Australia. We’d like to thank the ACT Government and Questacon for their support and generosity of this 2013 National Science Week event.
 
Click here – if you’d like to print and display the promotional flyer at your workplace.
 
Please email asccanberra@gmail.com if any questions or media enquiries.
 

DISCLAIMER: suitable for children but parental guidance is recommended as victim identification will be discussed.
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About Ian McDonald

I have a strong research, education and communication background. I thoroughly enjoy writing and presenting about topics relevant to the community, such as environmental and ecological research, health and medical research, along with public policy and legislation. I have combined these powers to help engage the public with knowledge through blog posts, magazine articles, podcasts, videos, social media pages, presentations and running large scale community based events. I have been working professionally as a Science Communicator in Canberra since 2009.

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