April Flying Weekend 2009 |
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The Historic Aircraft Restoration Society's (HARS) Super Constellation proved a popular
attraction for the visitors during the Flying Weekend. Photo: Emily Bondaruk
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The Super Constellation, or 'Connie' as it is also popularly known, attracted many visitors each day.
Those who boarded the aircraft got to see its vintage interior. Photo: Emily Bondaruk
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Engine number 4 fires into life prior to Connie's display. Photo: Keith Webb
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Saturday's visitors are mesmerised by the aircraft displaying in the sky. Photo: Emily Bondaruk |
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A stunning air-to-air shot of the Boomerang in the afternoon sun. Photo: Keith Webb
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The C-47 was another welcome attraction to the April Flying Weekend, visiting from HARS.
Photo: Emily Bondaruk |
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Three Wheelies with Wings participants received awards during a special presentation held over the lunch break on the Saturday of the Flying Weekend. Photo: Emily Bondaruk |
Kids Corner was swarming with colouring-in contestants and paper plane creators over the Flying Weekend. Photo: Emily Bondaruk
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Doug Hamilton's Lockheed 12A reflects the bright sky. Photo: Malcolm Larkin
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Pilots Gordon Glynn and Mick Haxell pose for a pic in front of the Museum's Cessna O-2A.
Photo: Emily Bondaruk |
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A formation photo supplied by a visitor, showing (L-R) Dave Salter's Harvard, the Boomerang, and the Wirraway. Photo: Malcolm Larkin
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Pilot Guy Bourke discusses the intricacies of piloting the Spitfire Mk XVI , seen behind him, with regular Museum commentator Mark Wallace. Photo: Emily Bondaruk
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Visitors like to get their cameras out to snap more detailed photos of the aircraft during Ramp Talk at the end of each Flying Day. Photo: Keith Webb
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Darren Crabb, seen here in the cockpit of the Meteor, is taxiing for his display flight.
Photo: Emily Bondaruk |
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An imposing photo of the Connie soaring through the sunny sky (supplied by a visitor).
Photo: Les Wiles
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The Tiger Moth is surprising light to relocate, as seen here. It's being moved by a
Museum volunteer, engineer and pilots. Photo: Les Wiles
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