March 2010 Archives

28th of March 1960 a Qantas Boeing 707 landed at Adelaide in the early morning. See SAAJ (South Australian Air Journal) for more details.

www.5dme.net/saaj.html

 

 

Hello Everyone,

We (Adelaide Biplanes) are hosting a Vintage and Classic Fly In to Aldinga Airfield to support the McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic Day for cars and motorbikes.

The Fly In will be on Sunday April 18^th and there will also be stalls showcasing local wine, gourmet food and antiques.

Flying is always subject to weather, but the stalls will be located in a new hangar at the entrance to the Airfield. If you know of anyone that would like to have a stall that fits the criteria of wine, food and antiques then you are welcome to pass on my details.

We would love to see you,

For further information please contact Gaylene    Tel    08 8556 5404    Mobile    0422 519 355     or email       gaylene@adelaidebiplanes.com.au

 

Best regards,

Gaylene

Adelaide Biplanes

www.adelaidebiplanes.com.au

The South Australian Aviation Museum will be holding an Engine Run on

Sunday 18th April 2010.

• First run at 12.30 pm second run at 3.00 pm
• Adults $12 Children $6, no concession

• Helicopter rides, sausage sizzle

 

 

Woodside CFS

Visit the 5DME CFS Aerial Fire Fighting page to see a video about the Air Tractors at Woodside. This footage was produced by NWS 9 Adelaide and has some great information about the Aerial Firefighting services of the McCabe family who provide these aircraft every fire season in SA.

5DME Story: http://www.5dme.net/stories14.html

They're on their way!

 

 

 

PHOTOS: (courtesy RAAF)

Australia's first F/A-18F Super Hornets depart on the first leg of the ferry from the United States to their new home at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley.

 

We look forward to more photos soon.

VH-LCL, the LADS Dash 8 is back in Adelaide. It arrived on Monday 1st March 2010 and going on current information will be here till mid April. We hope to meet up with the crew and bring you up to date during the stay.