This weekend, RAAF Edinburgh hosted the RAAF Airshow for 2019.
There were two flying displays, with the morning session given over to mainly historical aircraft and the afternoon session for more modern types
Here are a few photos from the morning session.
This is a A19-040 (|Civilian Reg VH-CTK) a CT-4A Airtrainer, used as the RAAF initial trainer for many years. It was designed and built in New Zealand, but it was derived from the Victa Airtourer, and Australian design sold to NZ.
Next is 68-10779 (VH-XVA) a Cessna A-37B Dragonfly. This is a ground attack aircraft flown in the Vietnam war in support of Australian ground troops.
A20-695 (VH-MFW) is a Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway, extensively used as a training aircraft just after WW2.
Lockheed Hudson A16-211 (VH-KOY) is the only airworthy Hudson left in the world. It was used extensively in WW2 by many air forces in a variety of roles.
The last three aircraft will be recognised by many as the fighters that won WW@ for the allies.
First up, the Hawker Hurricane. V6748 (VH-JFW) is a Canadian built example built in 1942 and used by the RAF in WW2.
This Supermarine Spitfire A58-602 (VH-HET) was delivered to Australia right at the end of WW2 and went straight into storage before being sold to Sydney Tech as an instructional airframe.
Finally, the North American P-51 Mustang, (or in this case an Australian built CA-18 Mustang), A68-118 (VH-AGJ) was delivered to the RAAF after the war, and damaged in a mid air collision in 1950. It was restored back to flying condition in 1961.
Part 2 - the afternoon flying display will follow shortly....
This week was a very busy one for the P-3C Orions and the Aircraft Development and Research Unit (ARDU) both based at the local RAAF air base at Edinburgh. The RAAF
celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Orion entering service and the 25th anniversary of ARDU
.
To commemorate these anniversaries, a formation of three Orions flew low over several local landmarks. I watched them as they flew low over Adelaide.
The South Australian Aviation Museum celebrated with an open day to mark the official handing over of a retired RAAF Orion for display there. The museum holds in interesting collection of aircraft including a couple of ex-ARDU aircraft in their distinctive Orange and White colour scheme.
Here are some of the aircraft currently on display:
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark
Fokker F-27 Friendship
Douglas C-47 Dakota
Supermarine Spitfire MkVc
Mirage III
Macchi MB-326
Lockheed P-3C Orion
De Haviland Vampire
De Haviland Sea Venom
This is an excellent little museum, and is well worth a visit.
While in Perth I also visited the Heritage Aviation Museum which is run by the Royal Australian Air Force Association (RAAFA). I would recommend a visit. At only $10 entry for adults it is outstanding value. More information about the museum can be found here.
Here are some of the aircraft on display:
Mounted outside the museum is a Supermarine Spitfire Mk22 (Replica)
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Bell UH-1 Huey
Macchi MB-326 H
CAC CA-5 Wirraway
Avro Anson
Avro Lancaster
English Electric Canberra
This is a great little museum, with knowledgeable, helpful volunteers. I recommend a visit if you are in Perth and have a spare hour or two!
