24/09/2026
π The Vickers Vimy G-EAOU has been awarded an IMechE Engineering Heritage Award for its innovative design and historic flight from England to Australia in 1919.
The aircraft helped demonstrate the possibilities of long-distance air travel, completing the journey in less than 28 days and making aviation history.
Today, more than 100 years later, the Vimy continues to inspire visitors at Adelaide Airport, where its remarkable story is being preserved for future generations.
Read more about this incredible engineering achievement: https://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/vickers-vimy-recognised-with-engineering-heritage-award