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Tamarama Aeroplane Crash, 1946
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Variant titleA Waverley Library Local History FactsheetAuthor/CreatorWaverley LibraryContentsOn January 22, 1946, a Moth Minor plane crashed into the sea near Bronte and Tamarama beach, shocking thousands of onlookers. The pilot's daring stunts went awry, leading to a fatal tailspin. Beachgoers swam out to collect souvenirs from the wreckage, prompting a heroic rescue effort by lifesavers. Their gallant actions earned Tamarama S.L.S.C. the Surf Life Saving Association of Australia Certificate of Merit.TypeFactsheetCollectionLocal History Factsheets
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OrganisationTamarama Surf Life Saving ClubSubject - Corporate NameTamarama Surf Life Saving ClubSubject - Topical NamePlane crashesSurf Lifesaving ClubsSurf LifesavingSubject - Geographical NameTamarama BeachTaxonomySpecial Collections | Factsheets | Waverley Moments
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Tamarama Aeroplane Crash, 1946. Waverley Council Library, accessed 22/01/2026, https://celebrating.waverley.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/40564