AERO Diary
Events:
- 'over the front - the great war in the air', australian war memorial: canberra, act
- 28 November 2008, a stunning new exhibition featuring restored WWI aircraft, multi-media technology taking visitors into battle, uniforms, vehicles and many other rare and historic items. For more information visit the web site.
- AAAA - Chipmunk Rally: tocumwal, nsw
- 19-20 September 2009, a gathering for anyone with a passion for old aeroplanes to celebrate the 'pilot's aeroplane', de Havilland Chipmunk. Contact Ken Farley on 0418 917 437 or visit the web site for details.
- narromine aero club 80th celebration: narromine, nsw
- 2-5 October 2009, a fly-in will be held to commemorate the founding of the Narromine Aero Club in 1929. All types of aeroplanes are encouraged to fly-in. Camp on field. Dinner, entertainment and other activities are being organised. For more information contact Murray Feddersen on 02 6889 2444.
- aaaa - Auster rally & agm: broken hill, nsw
- 3-4 October 2009, A combined wings and wheels event at the Aero Club of Broken Hill. Contact Jeff Woodroffe on 0407 616 627 or visit the web site for details.
- 3-4 October 2009: 70th Anniversary RAAF at Evans Head 1939-2009, Evans Head, NSW.
- Join the Evans Head WWII Veterans and local Community for a commemoration and celebration of 70 years of continual RAAF presence at Evans Head. In 1939 the Royal Australian Air Force commenced construction of the largest WWII Empire Air Training Scheme Base in the Southern Hemisphere, the No. 1 Bombing and Gunnery School (No. 1 BAGS) and later No.1 Air Observers School. Free entry. Contact Lillian Colless on 0438 885 567 for more details.
- mAAf - Oakey fly-in: oakey, qld
- 3-4 October 2009, Rotor, wheels and wings of the Australian Army on display at the Museum of Australian Army Flying. Entry is $5 adults and all children under 12 are FREE.
- angel flight outback trailblazer & four leaf clover team challenge: barcaldine, qld
- 18-24 October 2009, explore the bush trails through Muttaburra, Yaraka, Barcaldine, Isisford, Alpha, Longreach, Jericho, Windorah, Aramac, Ilfracombe and beyond on a brilliant 4 wheel drive team adventure. This is a fund raiser for Angel Flight. Contact Barcaldine Regional Council, PO Box 191, Barcaldine Q 4725 for details.
- Temora Aviation Museum fly-in: temora, nsw
- 24-25 October 2009, some of the museum's aircraft will fly. For more information contact the museum on 02 6977 1088 or visit the web site.
- Temora Aviation Museum fly-in: temora, nsw
- 28-29 November 2009, some of the museum's aircraft will fly. For more information contact the museum on 02 6977 1088 or visit the web site.
- nsw aerobatic championships: temora, nsw
- 31 Oct- 1 November 2009, the NSW State Aerobatic Championships. Contact Grant Piper on 02 6377 4556 or 0438 890 242 for details.
- nsw sport aircraft club open day: wedderburn, nsw
- 8 November 2009, the annual Wedderburn open day raising funds for the RFS and Angel Flight. Come along and have some fun. Entry GOLD coin donation. Contact Phil Ayrton on 0417 210 731 for details.
- sydney Aviation Model show: bankstown airport, nsw
- 14-15 November 2009, at the Passenger Terminal, Sat 10am-7pm and Sun 10am-5pm. Entry adults $6.50, children (under 10 years) $3.00, and under five FREE. Contact Danny Rizk on 0420 560 838 or visit the web site for more information.
- Temora Aviation Museum fly-in: temora, nsw
- 30-31 January 2010, some of the museum's aircraft will fly. For more information contact the museum on 02 6977 1088 or visit the web site.
- rotary air show: bairnsdale, vic
- 7-8 February 2010, organised by three Rotary clubs of Bairnsdale to raise money for charity. Ten thousand attended the successful 2005 event. For more information contact Roger McCracken on 03 5152 7313 or visit the web site.
- wings over illawarra: albion park rail, nsw
- 28 February 2010, organised by HARS, Shellharbour City Council and the SAAA Chapter 4. Some of the HARS museum's aircraft will fly along with visiting aircraft from the Temora Aviation Museum and others. Contact Phil Ayrton on 0417 210 731 or visit the web site for details.
- classic flyersnz air show: tauranga, nz
- 6-7 March 2010. Classic FlyersNZ operate a museum for military and vintage aeroplanes at this airport. More details as they come to hand.
- Warbirds over wanaka 2010: wanaka, nz
- 2-4 April 2010. One of the top four Warbird air shows in the world where you will see some of the most famous warbirds join forces with the classic aircraft of yesterday and the modern jets of today. Contact Mandy Deans on +64 3 443 8619 or visit the web site for details.
- aaaa national fly-in and air show: tba, nsw
- 25-27 April 2010. More than 150 vintage and classic aeroplanes are expected to attend over the weekend. Sunday is show day, including performances from some of Australia's most popular display aircraft. For more information contact Matt Grigg on 0438 096 883 or visit the web site.
- australian international airshow 2011: avalon, vic
- 1-6 March 2011, Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition, Avalon Airport, Vic. Australia's largest aviation event held every two years. This year's show will be celebrating the 90th anniversary of the RAAF. Contact Terry Smith on (+61 3) 03 5852 0502 or visit the web site for details.
- omaka classic fighters airshow 2010: blenheim, new zealand
- Easter 2011. For more information on this exciting show visit the web site. Many of AERO's regular contributors will be in attendance.
