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Skies alive with the roar of planes

22 Oct, 2009 01:19 PM
Thousands of people flocked to Jamestown at the weekend to experience the sounds and sights of the Jamestown Fly-In and Air Spectacular.

Held over two days, the event drew visitors from across the State and pilots from across Australia.

There were a number of vintage and rare aircraft on display for plane enthusiasts to enjoy.

Pilot Judy Pay is well-known in aviation circles and brought four of her aircraft to the event.

“We make an effort to come over to Jamestown because we always get such a great welcome here,” she said.

“The people are so friendly and welcoming.”

Ms Pay has been flying for more than 30 years and said her favourite aircraft is “which ever one I flew last.”

Throughout the day on Sunday, there were a number of aerial displays including aerobatics from Chris Sperou, Gary Bradley and Jim Whalley.

Visitors were able to get up close to many of the planes as well as watching them perform from the ground.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service were present, with visitors getting the chance to board one of their planes to see how it all works.

World War II Boomerang pilot Brian Thompson was a special guest at the event, talking about his experiences.

The day ended with a bang, with a simulated air and ground attack.

There were huge explosions as the General Grant tank and trucks advanced on the ground soldiers.

The T6 Harvard, Kittyhawk and Warhawk attacked from the skies with one being ‘shot down’ and disappearing over the far hill only to ‘explode’ on impact.

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GREAT VIEW...Lyall Arthur of Melrose, a pilot himself, enjoyed the Jamestown Fly-In and Air Spectacular in Jamestown and is pictured with the CAC Wirraway.
GREAT VIEW...Lyall Arthur of Melrose, a pilot himself, enjoyed the Jamestown Fly-In and Air Spectacular in Jamestown and is pictured with the CAC Wirraway.

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