Current and ex-military aircraft from around Australia gathered at the 2010 Wings over Illawarra event at Illawarra Regional Airport on Sunday, February 28.
More than 30,000 people came to the display, which centred on the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) collection of restored and project aircraft.
Air Force, Army and Navy Aviation were all represented amongst the aerial and static displays, with a massive turnout of Australian Air Force Cadets getting a firsthand taste of serving military aircraft.
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Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mark Binskin, AM meets members of RAAF Base Richmond who travelled on board a No. 37 Squadron (37SQN) C-130J Hercules to attend Wings Over Illawarra 2010.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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The RAAF Roulettes prepare to take off for their famous flying routine during Wings Over Illawarra 2010.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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The RAAF Roulettes prepare to take off for their famous flying routine during Wings Over Illawarra 2010.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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A member of the Army's Red Berets comes in to land after putting on a show for spectators during the Wings Over Illawarra open day.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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An ex-Royal Australian Navy (RAN) UH-1B Iroquois helicopter passes over a RAAF Roulette PC-9.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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The RAAF Roulettes thrill spectators with their impressive flying during the Wings Over Illawarra air show.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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The RAAF Roulettes thrill spectators with their impressive flying during the Wings Over Illawarra air show.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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The RAAF Roulettes thrill spectators with their impressive flying during the Wings Over Illawarra air show.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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The RAAF Roulettes thrill spectators with their impressive flying during the Wings Over Illawarra air show.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFCs) Taylor Smith and Caitlyn McInally , both with No. 338 Cadet Squadron, with flyers for Neptune A89-281. The aircraft is a former RAAF maritime patrol aircraft currently owned by the historic Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) collection, and has been offered to AAFCs as a training aid at Illawarra Regional Airport.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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Classic MG cars act as a side attraction to the Wings Over Illawarra air show.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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Leading Cadet Benaya Lie of the Australian Air Force Cadets No. 322 Squadron (322SQN) and No. 37 Squadron's (37SQN) Corporal Aaron Sitnik exchange C-130 Hercules merchandise.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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Hordes of aircraft enthusiasts wait their turn to get a closer look at the inner workings of a RAAF No. 37 Squadron (37SQN) C-130J Hercules.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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Kerry Reily, an engineer with the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS), underneath the nose of a HARS DC-3 Dakota aircraft.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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'Connie' the Super Constellation takes a break from demonstration flights during Wings Over Illawarra 2010.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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Lieutenant Jodie Turkenburg, an Observer with No. 816 Squadron, shows Cameron Wortmeyer of Albion Park through the cockpit of a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) S-70B Seahawk.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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James and Alyssa Burlin spread their wings for takeoff in front of a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Squirrel helicopter of No. 723 Squadron (723SQN).
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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A RAAF F/A-18 Hornet piloted by Squadron Leader James Atkinson of No. 75 Squadron (75SQN) roars over the excited crowd during Wings Over Illawarra 2010.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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Spectators keep their eyes glued on the skies during a demonstration flight by a RAAF F/A-18 Hornet.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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Spectators jostle to get a closer view of the current and classic aircraft on display during Wings Over Illawarra 2010.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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F/A-18 Hornet pilot Squadron Leader (SQNLDR) James Atkinson of No. 75 Squadron (75SQN) pulls a crowd during Wings Over Illawarra 2010. SQNLDR Atkinson had only a short time beforehand thrilled spectators with a fast and loud F/A-18 handling display.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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A No. 37 Squadron (37SQN) C-130J Hercules takes to the skies laden with dozens of excited Australian Air Force Cadets.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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A No. 817 Squadron (817SQN) Sea King helicopter performs a final fly past over the runway to farewell spectators during Wings Over Illawarra 2010.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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Squadron Leader (SQNLDR) James Atkinson of No. 75 Squadron (75SQN) goes through his pre-flight checks in preparation for departure from Wings Over Illawarra 2010.
(Date taken: 28 February 2010)
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