Guest ozzie Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Despite the overcast skies and early morning rain, Luskintyre Airfield draw a large crowd for the official opening of the Nancy Bird Walton Memorial Tower. The RAAF Band turned up and played a few themes from aviation movies. When the band ran out of puff, Glenn Miller music blended in with the sounds of Tiger engines. After a few official words from the hosts and local Mayor the Tower was declared open and the masses ascended. Flying Dog was seen scrambling into Brumby for a quick circuit. The three Tiger Moth formation was held up for a short time due to the timed 11am arrival of Matt Hall in Fightertowns P51. Some mighty fine flying followed before he slipped off back towards Willy. Tiger Moths filled the sky for the rest of the event. Thanks to the Luskintyre crowd for a great day. Ozzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brett Campany Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 We also had a tribute in Perth with a Langley Park fly-in. Here's some photos of the day and the video will be uploaded as soon as I get home from work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brett Campany Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Here's the video just uploaded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH5zu_gd_08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brett Campany Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Great photos Ozzie - wish I could have made it down there. Maybe you & others have some more for later.And Brett great video of Perth's event - what a buzz it would have been to fly into there! Cheers Dexter Tell me about it!! I'd love to do it one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozzie Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Dexter, the weather was bit iffy but worked out OK. Flying Dog possibly has some good pix to post he was walking around with an impressive camera all day. there was also some coverage on NBN news on Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Great video Brett... Thanks! Gotta love that last landing of the C180! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Yes, it was a nice day. I still haven't had time to look at the piccies I took. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Hey Brett, I didn't know Nancy Bird Walton was that well known there. You want to get in touch with the guys at Luskintyre as they may be interested in any thing you have from her, pictures, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brett Campany Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Hey Brett, I didn't know Nancy Bird Walton was that well known there.You want to get in touch with the guys at Luskintyre as they may be interested in any thing you have from her, pictures, etc. Very well known here in WA mate, she'll be sadly missed for sure. There's a number of her interviews online, really good to have a look at. Will get in touch with the guys for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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