Centennial of Flight 2003 : Salute to Reginald Denny

Centennial of Flight 2003: Australian Aeromodellers Tribute

Salute to Reginald Denny

Father the Mass Produced, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

This page was last updated June 20, 2003

On the anniversary of the passing of Reginald Denny, the father of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Monash University's Aerobotics^© group and several other local aeromodellers, held a special "Salute to Reginald Denny" at Yarra Glen, Victoria, Australia on Sunday, June 15, 2003

William 'Bill' Eunson's Dennyplane 'Special'

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Prof. John Bird notes : On the day of the "salute" Bill, whilst taxiing for takeoff (above) broke a thrust washer in the motor. With no replacements at hand, he was 'down for the count' despite an hour 'in the pits' trying to solve the problem (see following images).

Yesterday however (Thursday 19th) he borrowed a thrust washer from a friend and made a delayed tribute flight in 'salute' to Reginal Denny reporting that his 'Dennyplane Special' MG-166, flew beautifully, complete with celebratory loops and rolls.

The following shots show Bill and Doug Anderson trying to solve the problem the broken thrust washer :-(

Bill Eunson and his Dennyplane 'Special' 'in the pits'

Photo : Richard Naughton

Bill Eunson and his Dennyplane 'Special' 'in the pits'

Photo : Julie Bird

Bill Eunson and his Dennyplane 'Special' engine detail

Photo : Julie Bird

Bill Eunson and his Dennyplane 'Special' engine detail

Photo : Julie Bird

Anyway - what a day it was and finally, to end the page on a happier note, a shot of Bill and his Dennyplane 'Special' on a pre-flight 'Show and Tell' session at the previous week's V.A.R.M.S. monthly meeting.

Bill Eunson and his Dennyplane 'Special'

Photo : Dr Russell Naughton

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The Centennial of Flight 2003 : Australian Aeromodellers Tribute was conceived and organised by Prof. John Bird and Dr Russell Naughton of the Monash University Aerobotics^© Team.

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