Organisers of the 2011 Wide Bay Australia International Airshow have announced the event will host an array of international World War II warbirds.
In what is said to be the most varied collection of international World War II fighters to ever be gathered at one event in Queensland, the International Fighter Collection at this year’s Wide Bay Australia International Airshow will feature the Japanese Zero Replica, the Italian Fiat, the British Sea Fury, the Russian Yak 9, and the American Mustang, Trojan and Avenger.
“This is an impressive line up of warbirds and is an exciting addition to the 2011 air program,” Deputy Chairman of the airshow, Daryl Corpe, says. “It is a great opportunity for young and old to come along and experience a living piece of history.
“These are a few of the international fighters that will feature in our program. We will
also have a strong Australian representation."
Former RAAF pilot and Australian Red Bull Air Race pilot Matt Hall, who will be a guest performer at the event in his own Matt Hall Racing 2010 MXS-R, says he’s particularly looking forward to seeing the P51 Mustang perform in the special Barnstorming Bundaberg event at the airshow.
“The P51 Mustang is one of the most revered aircraft in the world and one that I have been very fortunate to fly on many occasions,” Hall says. “Just hearing the sounds of the Mustang is something to behold and I for one will be watching closely when it displays at Barnstorming Bundaberg.”
"Keep watching this space for more information as we announce more committed fighter aircraft and performances,” Corpe adds.
The 2011 Wide Bay Australia International Airshow takes place at Bundaberg Airport in Queensland from Friday August 19 to Sunday August 21. For further information on the event click here.