Raaf hornets coming to temora

[Guest Glenn]

Who here is going to Temora on either Sept. 5 or 6? I will be going by car or plane on Sept. 5

 

RAAF SABRE

Last week the Temora Aviation Museum was a hive of activity as it edged closer to completing the pilot endorsement flights on the RAAF Sabre A94-983. The completion of these flights will allow the Sabre to perform its first public flight in over 16 years in the skies over Temora Aviation Museum on the 5th and 6th of September. A total of ten flights have now been successfully completed accrediting five flights each to Darren Crabb, Temora Historic Flight Club Director of Flying Operations and Paul Simmons, RAAF Squadron Leader.

 

Darren “Buster” Crabb had the honour of piloting the Sabre through his first practice display routine, and for those who were privileged enough to witness this it was certainly a sight to behold. With a little more time in the cockpit from both Darren and Paul, you can guarantee a memorable display is assured for visitors to the Museum on September 5th and 6th.

 

Upon concluding last week’s flying operations, Paul Simmons was elated to have completed his 5th flight and commented about the highly anticipated flight in September, “As a current serving member of the Australian Defence Force it is an honour and privilege to be able to demonstrate such a historically significant military aircraft. The displays will allow veterans and families, who have had an association with the Sabre, the opportunity to relive fantastic memories and, for those who have not seen the aircraft, to experience it in its natural element”. He went on to say,” It is also my desire that this fighter aircraft will inspire the next generation with a desire to serve their country and give a renewed appreciation for those veterans that have served their country in times passed”.

 

RAAF F/A-18 HORNETS

 

The Temora Aviation Museum is excited, and pleased to officially announce, that two RAAF F/A-18 Hornets will be participating in our flying program on September 5th and 6th; one Hornet will remain on static display inside the Display Hangar while the other will be flying on both Saturday and Sunday. Visitors will be able to witness a formation flight of the Sabre and Hornet which has not been seen in Australia for over sixteen years, and of course the F/A-18 Hornet will exhibit its capabilities with a spectacular individual demonstration which must be seen to be believed.

[Guest Glenn]

I am definitely going on Saturday sept. 5th by car.

 

Who else is going? This is one not to be missed!

 

 

[naemick]

Count me in!

 

 

[Guest OzChris]

I might try and make it...not sure yet

 

 

[Guest Chainsaw]

I'd like to go, but being on the Fathers Day w/e we might have to go to Sydney. I will have to see a bit closer to the time.

 

 

[Guest David C]

I will try my hardest to make it , but like chainy , have to consider the Fathers Day arrangements too ... I will confirm nearer the day ..

 

Dave C

 

 

[Guest Glenn]

Lucky for me I don't have to worry about my father.

 

Will be great if we can all catch up together

 

 

[Guest David C]

I can now confirm that I will be at Temora on Saturday . I will in the company of a bloke who is well known in and around The Oaks area , Fred , aka , " Just Fred " or "Uncle Fred " to his mates , and he has lots !! ..He is a great character , never quiet , could talk under water with a mouthful of marble , as the saying goes .. Looking forward to it and hoping to see as many of you as possible .

 

Dave C

 

 

[Guest TAA finny]

I'll be flying in on the Saturday if the weathers alright. Its looking to be an awesome day.

 

 

[Guest Glenn]

Some shots from yesterday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest TAA finny]

Awesome pics there Glenn. The displays were great, especially the F18, that was insane. Were you at the museum? I was around at the aeroclub, much fewer people there. I saw the line up to get in to the museum as i joined my crosswind and the line looked way to long to bother about going around there. Speaking of joining crosswind, the circuit was packed for a good while, I came in with 5 in the circuit and then departing was just as crazy, there were a good 6 in front and 8 behind me taxiing up the 18 to get to 23 to take off, busy busy :D

 

 

[Guest Glenn]

Yes I was at the museum in amongst the very huge crowd. I probably should of went to the aero club but I wanted a look at the cockpit of the Hornet on static display.

 

Here it is

 

 

 

[Guest TAA finny]

Yeah ok fair enough

 

Here's the reason I didnt worry about the museum

 

 

A very small part of the line behind me as I was leaving

 

 

And here's the people looking at the planes, maybe you can see yourself lol

 

 

 

[Guest David C]

I made it to Temora on Saturday , in company with Fred , a fellow pilot and good bloke known to all at The Oaks . We drove down as we were unsure of the flying display times , and last light implications , a long drive but well worth it . I thought the FA18 display in itself was worth the drive . A awesome display , and congrats to the pilot . The day as a whole was good , weather not too bad , a little cool , but at least t was good viz and the winds were kind . There was a great turnout I thought of visiting aircraft and the event was very well attended by the public , most of which I suspect were there to see the FA8 and F86 flying in company , and there were not to be disappointed . We started off at the museum end of the airfield , the crowds were a bit heavy for photography , so we moved down to the aeroclub and took position on their roof top , which was brilliant !! .. Fred has an ASIC so we had a stroll around the parked visiting aircraft too ..All in all a good day , and one to remember ... Here are a few of my photos ..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dave C

 

 

[Guest Chainsaw]

Great shots boys. What a crowd!