Rosemary had a love affair with flying that lasted many years. She hangared her beloved Cessna, VH-KWO on the farm in Wyalkatchem, and she became the driving force behind the local Aero Club. The 99’s Women’s Aviation organisation posted this oin their newsletter:

Read her reminiscences about the days of the Wylie Flying club from her State Library interview.

My own memories of the club are very happy. Especially, the day they trucked a transportable home out to the air strip to be the new clubhouse. It was an epic day in the town’s history. Everyone turned out to watch and cheer on the new venture.

Once the clubhouse was established, there were many sausage sizzles and barbeques and events to support the flying. It added a whole new dimension to the town’s social life.