More than 33,000 people flocked to the Centenary of Military Aviation Air Show
at RAAF Williams on Saturday. Spectators, including many in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, were treated to spectacular flying feats. People also saw static displays of aircraft at the Point Cook base that have contributed to Australia’s rich military aviation history. A six-hour flying display provided a great history lesson. There were dozens of aircraft spanning the past 100 years, from a replica of the original Bristol Boxkite through to aircraft from World War II and the Korea and Vietnam conflicts … then it was on to 21st century hardware. Back on the grond, among the biggest stars of the show were the RAAF’s military working dogs and their handlers. RAAF head of special events Air Commodore Phil Byrne thanked the community for its support. “I am extremely pleased with the air show,” he said. “Its success was only possible with the support we received from organisations such as Victoria Police, Public Transport Victoria, VicRail and Wyndham council.”
DAVID BONNICI
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