Richmond Air Show 2006

[Dean]

Thought I would let everyone here know that RAAF Richmond will be having an Air Show in mid to late October 2006. I have been told that it will be the biggest airshow since the Bicentennial Air Show in 1988. However, that was a HUGE event and I would expect it to be as big as the 75th Anniversary Air Show in 1996.

No word yet about the type of aircraft we could expect but certainly a KC-10 and most likely a C-17 as well.

[jamboree]

Found this on the Hawkesbury City Council Website:

RAAF Richmond will be running a diverse and exciting airshow on the weekend of 21 and 22 October 2006.

More than three hours of flying are planned for both days. Aircraft from the current Defence inventory will combine with Warbirds from the Temora Aviation Museum and the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society. It will be the most exciting airshow since Richmond’s 1988 Bicentennial spectacular.



Highlights will included the Army’s new Tiger Attack helicopter performing aerobatic manoeuvrers, while the United States Air Force will demonstrate the massive C-17 heavy lift aircraft. The RAAF will take delivery of its first C-17s after the Richmond’s Defence Force Airshow.

It will also be an historically important event for residents of the Hawkesbury. Ninety years have elapsed since the opening of the flying school at Richmond by the ‘Governor of NSW.

In celebration of this important milestone the airshow will include a number of vintage aircraft including a Tiger Moth, Dakota, Hudson Bomber, Catalina, Meteor Jet, Canberra Bomber and of course the most recognisable of all WW l l aircraft the famous Spitfire.

Extensive ground displays and other entertainment will be provided.

There will be a modest entry charge. Further information will be posted on this website as planning progresses.


http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/events/pages/21848.html

Jan

[Dave Masterson]

Thanks for that. Sounds like it will be worth seeing.

Dave

[gordon]

Have to see if I can get down there.

Anyone intend going at this stage?

Gordon

[Dave Masterson]

Not sure yet Gordon..just a bit to far in the future at this stage. I'd like to though.

Dave

[Dean]

I'll be going but only because I think I'll be working so I won't have a choice. <_< Anyway by that time I am hoping to be in Canberra.

[darren.crick]

I'd love to go, but not sure...

Got myself a nice new SLR digital this week... :D

[Dave Masterson]

So we can expect some really nice photos now, is that right..you'll have to give us all a few nice demo pictures. ;)

Dave

[darren.crick]

need to find something worthy of shooting first... then no prob's...

[Dean]

I think you mean to say you need to find something you haven't seen before that isn't the same old thing you see again and again at every freaking airshow. Yawn!

[Dave Masterson]

Dean, I detect a hint of frustrated sarcasm in your voice :D You have hit the nail on the head, I agree.

Dave

[Dean]

Sorry Dave but rarely am I frustrated. :lol:

[Brendan Cowan]

Hey Darren,

How 'bout a self portrait photo for you profile?


;)

BC

[darren.crick]

I'm far too ugly, but I'll see what I can dig up... I usually use the camera not have one pointed at me!

[darren.crick]

There you go, I must warn thee... I accept no responsability for what happens to you when you look!!!!!

B)