Paul Bennet in the Wolf Pitts Pro. The Sky Aces and their pyrotechnics are a signature display at Avalon Airshow.
Quantas Boeing 747-400 "Lord Howe Island". This aircraft was flown from Sydney in support of the charity "Rural Aid," with Quantas donating the fares of the flight to the charity.
A lovely close-up of the RNZAF Lockheed C-130H Super Hercules.
A SIAI Marchetti S.211, regarded as a the sports-car of the skies.
Replicas of the Sopwith Pup, Sopwith Snipe (and one other I'm unfamiliar with!)
The Douglas DC-3 "Gooney Bird"
The CAC-18, a licence-built copy of the North American P-51D Mustang.
SIAI Marchetti S.211 piloted by Steve Gale.
Lockheed Electra Junior L-12A.
Scandinavian Airshow "Catwalk" wing-walkers aboard a Grumman AG-CAT.
RNZAF C-130H Super Hercules.
AirAsia Airbus A-330 from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Quantas Boeing 747-400 Lord Howe Island.
Jetstar Airbus A-320.
World War I replica fighters.
World War 1 replica Sopwith.
World War 1 replica.
Beech KingAir 300 of Ambulance Victoria.
The opening performance of Avalon Airshow, Jurgis Kairys - a well renowned aerobatics extraordinaire - and his custom built "Juka" aircraft.
A regular to the skies of Melbourne - the Douglas DC-3 affectionately dubbed "Gooney Bird."
The elegant purr of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XVI's V-12 Merlin is a very welcome but seldom heard ambience in the modern skies. This beauty is operated by the Temora Aviation Museum in regional New South Wales - their website is included here [ https://aviationmuseum.com.au/supermarine-spitfire-mk-xvi/ ]
Paul Andronicou in the Extra 300SC.
A restored Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk.
Temora Aviation Museum's restored Supermarine Spitfire Mark XVI.
Jurgis Kairys and the "Juka"
Jurgis Kairys and the "Juka" following his display.
Temora Aviation Museum's Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XVI.
A three-ship formation. Top: P-40 Kittyhawk; Middle: CAC-17 Mustang, Bottom: Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XVI.
Two of the SIAI Marchetti S.211 advanced trainers taxiing to the active runway. The You Yangs National Park provides a striking background to these little jets.
A detailed shot of the new Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainer aircraft. This aircraft is part of the RAAF Roulettes Display Team, and now replaces the ageing Pilatus PC-9s. The PC-9s (pictured down the page) performed their last aerobatic performance for the Roulettes on the 4th of March at Avalon Airshow, marking the end of over 30-years of service.
New with the old: A ten-ship formation of the RAAF Roulettes. The Pilatus PC-9s lead, with the newly-introduced PC-21s following close behind.
Two F/A-18F Super Hornets to the rear, whilst a legacy F/A-18B Hornet is closest to the camera.
Full after-burn. RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet goes vertical!
The three RAAF Hornets with a slow pass demonstrating landing gear and tail-hooks. Gotta show off at some point, right?
Hornet shortly prior to going vertical with full afterburn.
Low pass from the Super Hornet.
Three-ship formation of the RAAF Hornets.
Three-ship formation of the RAAF Hornets.
Closeup detail of the Hornet after display.
Super Hornet after the display.
Smile! A friendly wave from the Super Hornet pilot.
Another wave.
The British Aerospace (BAe Systems) Hawk 127 advanced jet trainer. This aircraft is utilised by the RAAF to train pilots for conversion from conventional trainers to the Hornets.
A Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of the 452nd Air Mobility Wing, United States Air Force. Unfortunately, upon takeoff this aircraft ingested a bird into the fourth engine, eliciting a aborted takeoff and preventing the display. Damage is unknown.
A Lockheed Electra Junior (LT-12A). Often used as executive transport back in her golden days.
PAC CT-4 AirTrainers (top), CAC-25 Winjeel (middle) and a T-6 Harvard.
CT-4 AirTrainers (top) and CAC-25 Winjeel trainers (bottom).
Lockheed Hudson VH-KOY, the only airworthy example in the world.
Lockheed Electra Junior LT-12A.
Lockheed Electra Junior LT-12A.
Lockheed Hudson (left) escorted by a CAC-13 Boomerang.
Lockheed LT-12A.
Lockheed Hudson. This is the only existing airworthy example of the Hudson worldwide.
A capture of the ever-brilliant CAC-13 Boomerang, sporting the new sky-blue prop-spinner in place of the previously used red one.
An airborne shot of the CAC-13 Boomerang. Can you tell it's one of my favourites?
A shot of the CAC-13 Boomerang (top) escorting the Lockheed Hudson (bottom).
Paul Bennet and the Sky Aces.
Paul Bennet and the Sky Aces.
Paul Bennet in the Wolf Pitts Pro. Fire ban? No dramas.
RAAF AC-30 Multi-purpose tanker.
BAe Hawk 127 advanced trainer.
The Scandinavian Airshow display "CATWALK". Why restrict yourself to sitting in the cockpit when you can get some fresh air?
A closeup of the Dakota C-47 affectionately dubbed "Spooky".
The Cessna A-37B Dragonfly. A personal favourite of mine. She has been only recently restored to flying condition by the dedicated team at Temora Aviation Museum. Further details can be found here: [ https://aviationmuseum.com.au/cessna-a-37b-dragonfly/ ]
The Cessna A-37B Dragonfly. The wake vertices from the wings produced some phenomenal patterns in the smoke, but unfortunately I couldn't capture them too well with the camera. Next time, perhaps?
C-47 Dakota "Spooky"
C-47 Dakota "Spooky"
TAM Cessna A-37B Dragonfly
TAM Cessna A-37B Dragonfly.
Closeup detail of the Cessna A-37B Dragonfly.
The RAAF KC-30A Multi-purpose tanker. Made from a greatly-modified Airbus A-330 airliner.
The pride of the Royal Australian Air Force - the Lockheed F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter - shadowed by two Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets. Fairly photogenic craft.
A wave from Wing-Commander Darren Clare from the RAAF Lockheed F-35 Lightning II JSF.
Lockheed F-22A Raptor - America's finest air superiority fighter. Sleek, mean, and not afraid to roar, the Raptor sure puts on a good show. This F-22A is from the USAF's 90th Fighter Squadron, hailing from the frozen lands of Alaska.
A sleek sight: Lockheed F-22A Raptor of the USAF.
USAF F-22A Raptor.
USAF F-22A Raptor.
Lockheed F-35 Lightning II JSF of the RAAF, with the moon visible in the background.
RAAF F/A-18B Hornet.
USAF F-22A Raptor full afterburn.
RAAF Hornet dumping flares during a simulated dogfight. Who needs fireworks?
Four-ship formation of two Hornets (left top and right bottom) with the USAF F-22A Raptor (left bottom) and F-35 Lightning II JSF (right top).
USAF F-22A Raptor doing what it does best.
USAF F-22A Raptor prior to going vertical.
USAF F-22A Raptor detail of the munitions bay. Whilst previously aircraft would carry munitions on hardpoints on the wing, the F-22 hides bombs and missiles internally in order to lower its radar footprint, ensuring it remains hidden from enemies.
RAAF F-35 Lightning II JSF with afterburner online. Bring the marshmallows.
USAF F-22A Raptor demonstrating a high-speed pass with afterburner on. Note the shock diamonds (the pattern of the afterburn).
Closeup detail of the USAF F-22A Raptor.
Two flaming eyes staring back. USAF F-22A Raptor.
A Boeing CH-47H Chinook of the Australian Army. A well established veteran of the battlefields.
ARH Tiger
ARH Tiger
CH-47H Chinook
RAAF E-7A Wedgetail
RAAF E-7a Wedgetail
RAN Sikorsky MH-60R
RAAF C-17A Globemaster III.
One of the six Boeing E-7A Wedgetail aircraft operated by the RAAF. They have the role as the reconnaissance and control centre of a battle, all from the air. They are based off of the Boeing 737-700 airliner, a regular in the skies.
Don't mistake this one for the Wedgetail - this is the RAAF's Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. Similarly based off of the civillian Boeing 737-800, the P-8A is currently replacing the ageing fleet of Lockheed AP-3C Orion aircraft.
A detailed closeup of the Royal Australian Navy's Sikorsky MH-60R SeaHawk helicopter, with it displaying its dipping sonar capabilities.
A rare sight at only 10,000 feet - the KC-30A Multi-role tanker mated to two Boeing F/A-18 Hornets above Avalon.
Workhorse of the Army: A Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules deploying diggers. One of my favourite images from Avalon, yet it's only vaguely about the aircraft.
RAAF C130J
RAAF F-35 Lightning II
RAAF F-35 Lightning II with munitions bay visible.
F-35 Lightning II
F-35 Lightning II
F-35 Lightning II
RAAF F/A-18B Hornet
RAAF F-35A Lightning II JSF
F-35 Lightning II JSF
ARH Tiger of the Australian Army.
Low 'n slow pass of the RAAF F-35A Lightning II JSF.
RAAF F-35A Lightning II JSF.
One of the skilled pilots of the Russian 'Roo'lettes, an aerobatic display team flying the Nanchang CJ-6A and Yakolev Yak-50/52 aircraft. This here is a Yak-52.
Russian Roolettes
Russian Roolettes
Russian Roolettes
Russian Roolettes
Russian Roolettes
Russian Roolettes Nanchang CJ-6A
Russian Roolettes Nanchang CJ-6A
Russian Roolettes Nanchang CJ-6A
Russian Roolettes Yakolev Yak-52
Russian Roolettes Yakolev Yak-52
One of the last times the PC-9As of the RAAF Roulettes will be seen.
Boeing B-52H Stratofortress "BUFF" of the 23rd Bomb Squadron of the USAF. Unfortunately, didn't get to see this huge behemoth fly so I was quite disappointed. Nonetheless, the BUFF's huge size commands respect, and it sure gets it.
RAAF Alenia C-27J Spartan, callsign "WALLABY27".
A visitor from distant lands. This is the elegant Kawasaki C-2 medium-lift aircraft operated by the Japanese Air Self Defence Force (JASDF). This indigenous design was flaunted at Avalon in hopes of securing military and civilian orders for the C-2, whilst proving Japan is capable in designing aircraft. One of the stars of the show, that's for sure!
RAAF F-35 Lightning II JSF.
Kawasaki C-2 of the JASDF
Kawasaki C-2 of the JASDF
Kawasaki C-2 of the JASDF
Kawasaki C-2 of the JASDF
RAAF F/A-18B Hornet
Kawasaki C-2 of the JASDF
Kawasaki C-2 of the JASDF
