Congratulations to Coffs Harbour Aero Club & Coffs Harbour Airport Upon Reaching 80 Years
May 19th, 2008
PRESS RELEASE MAY 2008
Coffs Coast Airshow 2008
AIRSHOW DATE RE-SCHEDULED TO SATURDAY 27th SEPTEMBER
A very positive response has been received from airshow participants with the news that, owing to a clash with the RAAF airshow at Amberly air base in Queensland, the organising committee have made the decision to move the date of the show forward by one week to the last weekend in September.
The main show will now take place on Saturday 27th with public access being allowed on Friday 26th for aircraft arrivals and trade displays and Sunday 28th to view aircraft departures, trade displays and to participate in joy flights. Manufacturers will also have an opportunity to show case their aircraft.
Although conscious that some advertising has already been committed with the October date, the fact that over 60 participating aircraft are now being included in the planning for the event is enough to convince all that the right decision has been made.
From an enthusiasts point of view this means the public now have the ability to attend two major air pageants over a 10 day period.
Reflecting the long history of commercial aviation in Coffs Harbour a star of the show will be the ‘Connie’ the HARS Super Constellation which this year will be giving a flying display as well as being open to the public.
For the first time jet aircraft will be represented in the show with the inclusion of an Albatros jet trainer and Strike Master fighter trainers in the program.
Warbirds a plenty will make reference to the airport as an important part of Australia’s defence in WWII when it became a base for coastal patrol anti submarine aircraft.
A packed program of flying displays, aerobatics and formation flying is being planned with the another star act being the RAAF roulettes.
Proudly sponsored by:
Coffs Harbour & District Aero Club, PO Box 305, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Australia
(02) 66522992 www.coffsharbouraeroclub.com
Provisional Event Program Includes:
Show Opening
- Opening sky diving Aussie flag drop.
- Lockheed Super Constellation ‘Connie’ flypast, HARS
Aerobatic Displays
- Giles 202, Matt Hall
- Boeing Stearman, Murray Lanyan
- CA-15 Wirraway, Tony Alder
- L39c Albatross, Air Adventure
- YAK 52s & Nanchings, Russian Roolettes
- Extra-300, Tom Moon
- P-52D Mustang, Matt Hall
- BAE Strikemaster, Rod Hall
- T-28 Trojan, Matt Handley
- Pitt S-1 P.Bentley
- RAAF Roulettes
Warbird Flypast
- Wirraway, Winjeel, Mustang, T6, Mustang Trust
Demonstration Flypasts
- TBM Avengers
- Supermarine Spitfire Replica
- Kronk Aircraft FW-190 Replica
Warbird Mock Combat
- BAE Strikemasters
- Russian Roolettes Ground attack
Helicopter Rescue
- Westpac Lifesaver simulated rescue/recovery
Drag Race
- Jet Ranger V Hotrod contest
Coffs Coast Air Show 2008 Organising Committee
May 2008
Patrick Silsbey
Coffs Coast Airshow 2008 Display Organiser
Mobile 0412 499 577 www.patrick-silsbey@hotmail.com
Coffs Harbour & District Aero Club, PO Box 305, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Australia
(02) 66522992 www.coffsharbouraeroclub.com