gypsy moth aircraft two of which were allocated to the victorian chapter. the two victorian gypsy moths, (g-aual and g-uaug) arrived in july 1926 by ship and within a month they were taking part in a major aerial display at essendon to celebrate the arrival of solo flyer a. j. cobham from england. the flying section of the club was officially opened by lieutenant governor sir william irvine on 21 august 1926.