dougal_s Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 It seems this will be the last time that the F-111s (as mentioned earlier in this thread) and the Caribou will appear at Avalon (making the assumption there will be another Avalon airshow). See http://www.australia.to/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6670:defence-air-power-to-be-displayed-at-avalon&catid=72:australian-news&Itemid=29
dougal_s Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Some footage of aircraft going through their paces in readiness for next week: http://media.theage.com.au/?category=Breaking%20News&rid=46772
Guest aviatrix27 Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 Lots of activity in the air above my place today. First I heard a jet, but by the time I got outside for a look, I couldn't even hear it anymore! Then was a Caribou. Heard lots of others as well. All headed south-west, presumably to Avalon.
dougal_s Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 The B-1B enroute to Avalon was forced to make an emergency landing at Tullamarine: http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,27574,25155111-2862,00.html and http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/03/08/2510289.htm I may do a wee driveby the airport to have a peek.
dougal_s Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Went to the Werribee Open Range Zoo today with the family. We were treated (well I was treated) to various aircraft zipping around. Saw an F-111, 2 F/A-18s, 2 OH-58s and one of the B-1Bs. Looking fwd to the airshow this weekend.
DC449 Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Lucky you, i saw an Army heli fly past, along the beach,also two large aircraft (Airforce) flying around my area, i am abit worried about the weather, i am going sunday
Guest aurora Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Hey New here. Does anyone know which stand is better out of the sabre or meteor for goldpass tickets? the spitfire is already full.. Ill prob book the tickets tomoro im just really not sure which stand is better... maybe it doesnt matter? .. anyway what have other people chosen?
Robbo Posted March 9, 2009 Author Posted March 9, 2009 im on the flightline... arrr the power of flight crews
DC449 Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 I just get Gen Adm, i take my own seats so i get front row
dougal_s Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 There is a list of attending aircraft at http://www.airshow.net.au/avalon2009/public-visitors/flying-display.html - scroll down to find it.
Guest DanH Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 Just saw that the A380 visiting Avalon will be VH-OQA leaving SYD at 0630 as QF6165 and arriving back at SYD at 1340 as QF6166
micleaau Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 Hi all, does anyone know why nothing from temora will be at the avalon airshow?
Robbo Posted March 11, 2009 Author Posted March 11, 2009 There is a list of attending aircraft at http://www.airshow.net.au/avalon2009/public-visitors/flying-display.html - scroll down to find it. That is the exact list i had :confused:
Robbo Posted March 11, 2009 Author Posted March 11, 2009 Hi all,does anyone know why nothing from temora will be at the avalon airshow? I remember sometime back Temora had a fight with airshows downunder and said they would not be part of it again. Something along those lines, but was only a rumour
micleaau Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 I remember sometime back Temora had a fight with airshows downunder and said they would not be part of it again.Something along those lines, but was only a rumour What a pity, I would have loved to have seen the canberra or the meteor.
micleaau Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 That is the exact list i had :confused: So going by the list the army wont even have the tiger attack chopper there.
Robbo Posted March 11, 2009 Author Posted March 11, 2009 i was goner go back fri/sat/sun but i am not even goner bother !!!!
dougal_s Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 I'm not sure how accurate that list is though as there is supposed to be an RNZAF P-3 Orion coming over as well and there is no mention of it on the list. I guess I'll find out. I was really disappointed to see there is not going to be the Meteor, Sabre (is there still a Sabre flying in Aus - I recall seeing a photo of it a while ago but...??) or Canberra. Anyhow I am still excited though as there are many Aus aircraft I have not seen, or have not seen for a while, but I was hoping for a better lineup.
Robbo Posted March 11, 2009 Author Posted March 11, 2009 have a look here mate http://aviationmuseum.com.au/aircraft/
Guest Glenn Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 The Temora Aviation Museum are currently restoring a Sabre. There is some info on it in the link Robbo posted above
dougal_s Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 have a look here mate http://aviationmuseum.com.au/aircraft/ Ah thanks for that. I do recall seeing a pic of a Sabre in the old RAAF markings e.g. the blue and white roundel. It was flying at an airshow somewhere, but I am not sure if the airshow was in Aus or somewhere else....I got mildly excited at the time as I have always wanted to see a flying Sabre. I've seen a few at museums, but none in flying order.
dougal_s Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Some pictures from last night, a few crops here and there. We had to bail today as got rained out and had took my 2 year old and 7 month old kids - and they were not happy in the wet and wind. Will head back tomorrow though.
Robbo Posted March 14, 2009 Author Posted March 14, 2009 some good pics there mate... Dident happen to get any pics of the corporate jets did you?
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