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Luig |
Posted: Feb 15 2008, 12:18 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
http://www.navy.gov.au/establishments/albatross/events/
HMAS Albatross Diamond Jubilee Celebrations 2008 Your Navy, Your Fleet Air Arm. HMAS Albatross celebrates the 60th anniversary of the commissioning of HMAS Albatross and the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm This is your chance to view the operaton of the men, women and aircraft of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm. The theme of this anniversary is to celebrate 60 years of the Flying, Ships and personnel from the formation of the Fleet Air Arm on the 31st August 1948 to the present day. Major events will be held throughout the year including, Freedom of Entry On Saturday the 23rd of February 2008, the Commanding Officers, officers and ships' companies of both HMAS Albatross and HMAS Creswell, led by Captain Bob Morrison, will exercise their right and privilege of passage through the City of Shoalhaven with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and Colours flying. The exciting and colourful 'Freedom of Entry March' is an opportunity for the Royal Australian Navy to become involved with the community and to publicly demonstrate and reaffirm the strong relationship and ties, which have been forged over many years and is also an opportunity for the community to get amongst the celebrations of HMAS Albatross and the Fleet Air Arm's 60th Anniversaries and share what is an 'historical naval' event. Programme 11:00amThe parade will begin in Graham Street and arrive at a challenge to the city in Berry St. Commodore Tim Barrett, Commander Australian Naval Aviation Group, RAN, will review the parade. 2:00pmFollowing the Freedom of Entry ceremony there will be an opportunity for people to witness a 90-minute performance of the Royal Australian Navy Band in Harry Sawkins Park, Graham St, Nowra. Entertainment Fly past of helicopters from the Royal Australian Navy's Fleet Air Arm. Royal Australian Navy Band. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and ice creams available for purchase. Reflections of the Fleet Air Arm DateFriday, 25th April DescriptionAnzac day services. Ceremonial Divisions DateThursday, 28th August DescriptionParade at HMAS Albatross. Open Day HMAS Albatross DateSunday, 31st August DescriptionGeneral entry to see the base at work. Air Show Weekend Date25th & 26th October DescriptionBoth Saturday and Sunday. Two days of an International Air Show with past and present aircraft of the Royal Australian Navy. Additionally aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force, Australian Army and international visiting aircraft. |
SuperVark |
Posted: Mar 17 2008, 06:43 PM
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Hawker Hurricane (A60) Group: Members Posts: 32 Member No.: 212 Joined: 31-October 06 |
The international air show sounds great, there hasn't been a big one at Nowra since the FAA 50th Anniversary Show (as far as I can remember, although that's not saying much!) and that was bloody fantastic, if it's anything like the 50th it will be well worth attending.
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Luig |
Posted: Mar 17 2008, 06:52 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
There are events through the year as shown here:
http://www.navy.gov.au/establishments/albatross/events/ & http://www.navy.gov.au/establishments/alba...vents/faam.html This post has been edited by Luig on Mar 17 2008, 06:53 PM |
SuperVark |
Posted: Jun 11 2008, 05:37 PM
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Hawker Hurricane (A60) Group: Members Posts: 32 Member No.: 212 Joined: 31-October 06 |
I just noticed the updated page mentions the only RAAF participants at the Diamond Jubilee airshow will be the Hornet, Hawk and C-17. No Pig!!! Very disappointing if this is the case.
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Martin Edwards |
Posted: Jun 12 2008, 02:03 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,206 Member No.: 27 Joined: 25-June 05 |
...gotta have the pig! PLEASE!!!!!!
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Luig |
Posted: Aug 6 2008, 11:11 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
It is news to me that there is only ONE DAY for AIRSHOW on Sunday. I'm finding out more. Perhaps the Saturday show was a rehearsal only for the 60th anniversary navy perhaps? However this is the official info below:
http://www.navy.gov.au/faam/airshows/ Where: RAN Air Station HMAS Albatross, Nowra When: Sunday 26th October 2008 Time: Gates Open at 8:00am - Flying displays commence at 11:00am Cost: $20 adults, $5 children (5 - 18) Why: To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Fleet Air Arm Museum and HMAS ALBATROSS 1948 to 2008. Ticket price includes Museum entry. What's On: Entertainment includes Static Displays, RAN Band, food and souvenir stalls. Flying displays include: INTERNATIONAL military and warbird displays by special invitation NAVY Seahawk, Sea King, Augusta 109 and Squirrel helicopters RAAF F/A-18 fighter, Hawk trainer and C-17 Globemaster heavy transport ARMY helicopters and 'Red Berets' Parachute Display Team Heritage aircraft from the RAAF Museum, Temora Aviation Museum, Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS), Australian Warbirds Association and many other antique and classic aircraft groups Aerobatic displays by some of Australia's top display pilots. This post has been edited by Luig on Oct 2 2008, 07:51 PM |
Dean |
Posted: Aug 8 2008, 08:32 PM
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ADF Serials Aircrew Research Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 774 Member No.: 20 Joined: 18-June 05 |
Hmmm, I just made accommodation for 30/31 Aug. I'm wondering if I should change it for the weekend in October.
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Luig |
Posted: Aug 14 2008, 07:59 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
Answer to question: Wot SeeFurie? "At NAS Nowra Air Show. An Ex-Royal Navy Sea Fury sold back to Hawkers who in turn sold it to the Cubans. In the eighties it was at Nowra painted in Oxford Blue, spent a lot of time in "D" hangar but eventually taken away overseas by its owner. Now back in country and at Wangaratta."
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SuperVark |
Posted: Oct 2 2008, 11:11 AM
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Hawker Hurricane (A60) Group: Members Posts: 32 Member No.: 212 Joined: 31-October 06 |
According to the guys at AMI, the airshow has been cut to one day because the Government has told all departments to cut costs. There's a new site here: Air Day Spectacular and good news, according to the flying program a Pig will be making a visit, performing a Handling and Dump and Burn Display from 1330 to 1336. Unfortunately, it won't be staying, but hey, beggars can't be choosers! This post has been edited by SuperVark on Oct 2 2008, 11:26 AM |
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Luig |
Posted: Oct 2 2008, 01:06 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
Vark of much SuperNess, thanks for the website link. To my knowledge from the FAAAA website at: http://www.faaaa.asn.au/news/reunions/sixty_years.htm
"HMAS Albatross has decided to run only ONE official air day, on Sunday, 26th October, and has designated Saturday 25th as a practice air day (note: the general public will not have access on the Saturday). This has been compounded by the Federal Government initiative to cut spending by $17 billion over 10 years on the armed services and instructions came from the RAAF who have the purse strings." |
Dean |
Posted: Oct 2 2008, 07:20 PM
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ADF Serials Aircrew Research Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 774 Member No.: 20 Joined: 18-June 05 |
I've just checked the flying program and now I want to know what is international about it?
No foreign services involved as far as I am aware. |
Luig |
Posted: Oct 2 2008, 07:50 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
Dean, are you reacting to this statement? "This has been compounded by the Federal Government initiative to cut spending by $17 billion over 10 years on the armed services and instructions came from the RAAF who have the purse strings."
This is a reality, the Historic Flight may close due to lack of funds also. The FAA is a tiny outfit today compared to the RAAF of today. Probably there were 'international' invitees who decided not to come at last minute. What can anyone do about that? Phil. |
SuperVark |
Posted: Oct 5 2008, 09:41 PM
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Hawker Hurricane (A60) Group: Members Posts: 32 Member No.: 212 Joined: 31-October 06 |
Well, they're no longer promoting it as an international airshow. Which is a shame, I still remember the 50th, I was only 13, but it was probably the first and last time I'll ever see a Nimrod up close.
Although, I am glad the RAAF has sent a Pig, if only for a flypast. The first and last time I wished I was a Queenslander. :P |
Mick Raftery |
Posted: Oct 29 2008, 12:48 PM
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Lockheed Hercules (A97) Group: Members Posts: 309 Member No.: 144 Joined: 25-May 06 |
Well the F-111 display was a flyless-past ! Although it did put in a partial appearance with the escape capsule cockpit display.
Looking closely at on-line galleries from a certain beachside car race on the same weekend, it appears that three were used ( A8-140, -144 and -148 ) to entertain the revheads. Also looked like a major ADF Recruiting effort on the deck. Mick |
Mick Raftery |
Posted: Oct 29 2008, 12:55 PM
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Lockheed Hercules (A97) Group: Members Posts: 309 Member No.: 144 Joined: 25-May 06 |
Highlight for me was the RANHF Tracker. A rejected take-off and wing-fold demo moistened a few eyes !
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Mick Raftery |
Posted: Oct 29 2008, 01:03 PM
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Lockheed Hercules (A97) Group: Members Posts: 309 Member No.: 144 Joined: 25-May 06 |
Also enjoyed the Pussers Band performing the Stallion Seranade.
Actually, they announced the arrival of the massed flutter-past which was great to see and hear. Attached Image |
Luig |
Posted: Oct 29 2008, 02:00 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
Utubby:
Masses of 'angry palm trees' flyby NAS Nowra (who'd a thunk it?): http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=wWjLHXYV7eU _________________________ Twacker Aborted Takeoff (Planned): http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=H35v2bN25ZE & For better quality but larger file size originals go here: http://files.filefront.com/Raising+the+whi...;/fileinfo.html http://files.filefront.com/RANheloflypast6...;/fileinfo.html http://files.filefront.com/Seakingavi/;121...;/fileinfo.html |
Luig |
Posted: Oct 29 2008, 05:41 PM
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Mick Raftery |
Posted: Nov 2 2008, 08:55 PM
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Lockheed Hercules (A97) Group: Members Posts: 309 Member No.: 144 Joined: 25-May 06 |
And a once mighty Wettex that didn't quite make the massed chopper flypast !
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Dave Masterson |
Posted: Nov 6 2008, 04:37 PM
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And a once mighty Wettex that didn't quite make the massed chopper flypast !
Mick [QUOTE] Yes N7-209 to be precise. Nice photo too! This post has been edited by Dave Masterson on Nov 6 2008, 04:48 PM |
Dave Masterson |
Posted: Nov 6 2008, 04:43 PM
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Flown by James Atkinson the son our our local Vet. He did three days flying at the "Red Bull" air display in WA after this show. |
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darren.crick |
Posted: Nov 24 2008, 10:49 PM
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very nice image of the wessex, each time I see it more and more is missing from it...
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Mick Raftery |
Posted: Nov 25 2008, 01:41 PM
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Back in the days when it had all its bits and an admiring crowd. And dogs came to airshows ! Mick Attached Image |
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Luig |
Posted: Nov 25 2008, 03:17 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
Are these people responsible for filching bits off that Weesseex? :rolleyes:
That is the seeing eye dog used by the Observer in the back of da Wettex. |