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Wednesday 12 February 2014

In the lead up to the Centenary of Military Aviation Airshow a pair of C-130J-30 Hercules aircraft from 37 Squadron conducted a media flight over Melbourne. The two aircraft (A97-465 and A97-466) took off from RAAF Base Williams (Point Cook) at 10:30am and flew over Port Phillip Bay before conducting a passes overhead the base followed by circuits over Melbourne’s CBD, St Kilda, Port Phillip Bay and Altona Bay.

Here is a selection of images from the flight.

The full gallery of Images can be found here: RAAF C-130J Air-to-Air over Melbourne

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Aviation Displays at the International Fleet Review – Sydney 2013

Sydney Harbour played host to the International Fleet Review 2013 from October 3-11. The review was held to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet into Sydney. In addition to the fleet of Australian and foreign warships on display during the week a number of aviation displays took place. Here is a small selection of images from the aviation displays.

The Commemorative flypast of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and foreign helicopters over Sydney Harbour.

The Commemorative flypast of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and foreign helicopters.

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) AP-3C Orions.

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fast jet formation of four F/A-18A Hornets and Four BAE

Hawk's.

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18A A21-48 was the aircraft to provide the solo display.

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) AS-350B N22-018 wearing a special livery for the International Fleet Review. This livery celebrates the centenary of the first Royal Australian Navy Fleet entry into Sydney Harbour in 1913.

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Bell 429 N49-048 over Sydney Harbour.

Formation of Five Royal Australian Navy (RAN) MRH-90 Taipans.

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) S-70B-2 Seahawks fly the Australian White Ensign and the flag of the International Fleet Review 2013 over the iconic Sydney Opera House.

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) S-70B-2 Seahawks fly the Australian White Ensign and the flag of the International Fleet Review 2013 over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Thursday 29 August 2013

Air India’s inaugural Boeing 787 service to Melbourne

Today Air India became the first carrier to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on a commercial service into Melbourne International Airport. The Dreamliner registered VT-ANK touched down on runway 34 just before midday.

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Tuesday 23 April 2013

More Classic Fighter 2013 Airshow Images

Just a few more images from Classic Fighters.

Bristol F-2B ZK-JNU being attacked by a Fokker Dr.1

Fokker DR-1 ZK-FOT leading four other triplanes

Fokker DR-1 ZK-FOT leading the 'magnificent seven'

Goodyear FG-1D Corsair ZK-COR

Goodyear FG-1D Corsair ZK-COR departing Omaka after the airshow

Goodyear FG-1D Corsair ZK-COR

North American AT-6C ZK-MJN against a beautiful sunset during the Friday night display

North American P-51D Mustang ZK-TAF leading the mass flypast to conclude the airshow

Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX ZK-SPI

Yakovlev Yak-3UA ZK-YYY seen departing for its flight home to Wanaka after the airshow

Yakovlev Yak-52 ZK-YAQ leading the bomb burst to conclude the always excellent Yak-52 display

Assorted Images from the Barossa Airshow

Here is a small selection of images from the 2013 Barossa Airshow. As always the full gallery of images can be found on the my main website, see the link at the bottom of this post.