For the first time since COVID hit, the Barossa Airshow took place on Sunday. It was a good mix of old and new, planes and helicopters, with some regulars and also some unusual planes taking part. Luckily the rain held off, though it was very blustery making for some interesting flying.
The show was officially opened by the RAAF Roulettes. They were reduced to three aircraft plus a solo display due to sickness but still put on an impressive display. Later in the show, the Roulettes pilots returned in "Rescue 1" to meet the crowd and sign posters etc.
Displays from an ex British Army Gazelle helicopter, and an Aerotech firebomber were followed by the amphibious Super SeeBee, and the incredible Pitts Super Stinker of Chris Sperou, a former multiple Australian aerobatic champion, still flying well into his eighties!
This was followed by a piper cub (including a one wheeled run), the local aerobatics team "The Silver Sharks", and the Australian built Boomerang fighter from the end of WW2.
The next contribution was a flypast by an RAAF P-8 Poseidon from RAAF Edinburgh.
Another interesting aircraft was the 1940's vintage Ryan which was evacuated to Australia by the Dutch air force in World War 2. This was followed by a glider from the Adelaide Soaring Club at Gawler, and some De Haviland aircraft including this Chipmunk trainer.
The show was rounded out by a display of competition aerobatics and the Siai Marchetti S.211 fast jet trainer
The girls at Barossa Helicopters had a busy day with their helicopter rides going for most of the day
A great day. roll on 2025 for the next one
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