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saturday 5 MARCH
Our spectacular lineup for today includes…

Time Segment Participants Description
Morning Call Flag Drop Dave Benson & Gipps Aero Airvan G8 Dave & Rodney Benson, Queensland-based father & son team, known world wide for their skydiving skills. Our traditional Show openers
  Military Fast Jet RAAF F18E/F Super Hornet Bigger, more powerful and capable this Hornet really is Super!
  Veteran RAAF flying training aircraft Sopwith Pup, Tiger Moths, CT-4s, Winjeel Wirraway, Harvard & Mustang Veterans of a bygone era these light and spirited aircraft are still a thrill to fly and a testament to their designers. The Mustang is there to show the RAAF Museum has a wide and varied stable.
  WWII Warbirds Spitfire, Sea Fury, Mustang, KittyHawk Boomerang Evocative in sight and sound these warriors of the past stir the souls of those who flew them and stimulate the imagination of those who would dearly love to.
  Military Helicopter Duo RAN AS350 Squirrel Dance Pair of RAN Squirrels performs synchronised manoeuvres.
  Military Fast Jet Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16C The mainstay of many modern air forces – the agility and versatility of the F-16 is demonstrated to the full.
  Heritage Jets Gloster Meteor F8
D H Vampire Tmk11
CAC 26 Sabre		 Straight wing. Swept wing. Classic lines and unusual designs. One engine or two – we have it all in this nicely presented handling display of beautifully maintained heritage jet aircraft.
  Barnstorming Kent Pietsch, his S1-A Cadet, and an RV with a flat roof Landing on a runway can be tricky at times – watch what happens when the runway moves.
  Military Heavy Transport RAAF C-17A Latest addition to the RAAF transport fleet will demonstrate its superb manoeuvrability and short takeoff and landing capability.
  Precision Formation Aerobatics The RAAF Roulettes in theirPC9s from Central Flying School The Pilatus PC9 has served the RAAF well as its primary flying training aircraft. In the hands of the cream of the RAAF Instructor cadre we see the polish and precision that is the goal of every trainee pilot.
  Tactical transport The Italian Air Force Test and Evaluation Squadron in their C27-J Spartan. The same engines as the C-130 J give this smaller aircraft a remarkable performance and agility. Flown with Italian panache.
  Military Heavy Bomber USAF B-1B Lancer The B-1B will make your body vibrate with its sheer power and strength – every thing else seems small and quiet.
Middle of the day Formation Aerobatics Southern Knights in their Harvards Close formation aerobatics from a team of professionals in their impressive World War 2 training aircraft.
  Military Parachute Team Red Berets – Australian Regular Army Parachute Team Red Beret skydivers demonstrate their skills and training, jumping from a helicopter.
  Military Fast Jet RAAF BAE 127 Hawk RAAF fighter/strike trainer. Fast and manoeuvrable this widely used aircraft is the ideal lead-in to the heavy metal on the front-line.
  Solo Aerobatics Matt Hall in his MX-R Racer Air racing and aerobatics go hand in hand. In Matt’s capable hands this specially modified Racer really shows its grace and pace.
Post Lunch wake up Military Fast Jet USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon Fast and agile, the F-16C demonstrates the characteristics that have made it one of the legendary strike fighters of its time.
  Navy Helicopter RAN SeaHawk S70-B-2 Day and night all weather anti-submarine & ASW aircraft – it searches over the waves and underneath them.
  100yrs of Passenger Flying Charlie Camilleri DHA –3 Drover
Stinson Reliant Gullwing
Lockheed 12
Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - Lockheed Super Constellation
Douglas DC-3
Douglas C-47		 A trip down memory lane for some but they are all flying past for our enjoyment. The De Havilland Drover with its trademark 3-engine power accompanied by the Stinson, an iconic 30’s airplane. Similarly, the Lockheed 12 epitomises aircraft that were built to carry passengers. The Douglas brothers –one in uniform C-47 and the original civil DC-3 escort the Queen of the great piston engine airliners –the Super Constellation with that distinctive sound of the big turbo compound engines.
  Maritime Patrol RAAF AP3-C Orion Long range Maritime Patrol and Anti Submarine and ASW aircraft safeguard our shipping lanes and patrol far and wide in protecting the surrounding seas and oceans.
  Unlimited Aerobatics Nikolai Timofeyev and SU-26M Multiple winner of the World Unlimited Aerobatic Championship, Nikolai is also a highly qualified aeronautical engineer. Eye watering manoeuvres from a master will leave you breathless.
  Military Tactical Transport RAAF C-130J Veteran of numerous military operations and disaster support missions demonstrates its handling qualities. This J-version has more power, goes further and carries more.
  Jet Powered Glider Bob Carlton and the SALTO To slip the surly bonds of earth – Bob uses a little help from a whisper quiet jet engine to perform his aerobatic magic.
Tea Time Maritime Patrol Heritage Lockheed Hudson
Consolidated Catalina
Lockheed Neptune P2V		 Hours and hours watching our coastline and oceans – in their careers these veterans safeguarded our waters and helped save lives.
  Navy Helicopter Westland SeaKing Mk 50 Maritime support aircraft now famed for its response and support in times of disaster - Indonesia Tsunami & Queensland Floods.
  Military Formation Aerobatics RAAF F/A-18As from No. 77 Squadron Formation flying is the stock in trade for a fighter jockey and these boys are masters of their craft.
  Barnstorming Kent Pietsch, in his S1-A Interstate Cadet Do not leave your keys in the aircraft - you do not know who might fly it.
  Military Transport RNZAF Boeing 757 Military transport masquerading as a fighter - it is all in the handling.
  Australian Defence Force (ADF) Army Helicopters, Army Commandos and Hornets Joint tactical air operations. Detection, surveillance and targeting from a variety of sources enables Tiger reconnaissance and Blackhawk Commando insertion with F/A-18 close air support providing the heavy firepower.
Finale Military Fast Jet RAAF F/A-18 Hornet - the Classic Hornet Extreme high-energy aerobatics from this potent warplane.

 

The listings for the Avalon2011 Provisional Air Display Content Guide are a guide to flying display content only. They are not the final flying display programme. Performers are listed provisionally. Display content and sequencing are subject to change.

 


  
 
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