Oakey’s aviation on show

ARMY aviation history will be on proud display at Oakey when a new $1.7m hangar opens for the Museum of Australian Army Flying on September 2.

The museum is one of Army’s technology museums and the hangar will provide a modern home to ensure the protection of its aviation heritage.

Visitors will be able to experience the heritage, technological advancement and brave stories of the Army’s aviators.

The hangar will house a comprehensive collection of aircraft and a large collection of Army aviation memorabilia.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence Teresa Gambaro will officially open the hangar.