• Fine weather on both days made for very pleasing crowd numbers at WOI 2018. (Steve Hitchen)
    Fine weather on both days made for very pleasing crowd numbers at WOI 2018. (Steve Hitchen)
  • The Yak 3 Steadfast put on a solo display to the admiration of a very good crowd. (Steve Hitchen)
    The Yak 3 Steadfast put on a solo display to the admiration of a very good crowd. (Steve Hitchen)
  • Either private or from Temora, WOI has always boasted a healthy line-up of warbirds.
    Either private or from Temora, WOI has always boasted a healthy line-up of warbirds.
  • Shimmering lights: Paul Bennet's SkyAces park in behind the heat haze generated from a passing F/A-18 Hornet. (Steve Hitchen)
    Shimmering lights: Paul Bennet's SkyAces park in behind the heat haze generated from a passing F/A-18 Hornet. (Steve Hitchen)
  • The Russian Roolettes aerobatic formation team wait their turn. (Steve Hitchen)
    The Russian Roolettes aerobatic formation team wait their turn. (Steve Hitchen)
  • The CAC Mustang departs to catch up with the fighter formation. (Steve Hitchen)
    The CAC Mustang departs to catch up with the fighter formation. (Steve Hitchen)
  • For the last time? The RAAF Roulettes' PC-9 display is likely to be the last one at WOI. The team will convert to the PC-21 later this year. (Steve Hitchen)
    For the last time? The RAAF Roulettes' PC-9 display is likely to be the last one at WOI. The team will convert to the PC-21 later this year. (Steve Hitchen)
  • NSW Scouts two C172s on display. (Steve Hitchen)
    NSW Scouts two C172s on display. (Steve Hitchen)
  • On debut! The RAAF P-8 Posiedon maritime patrol aircraft made its first public appearance at WOI 2018. (Steve Hitchen)
    On debut! The RAAF P-8 Posiedon maritime patrol aircraft made its first public appearance at WOI 2018. (Steve Hitchen)
  • The new pride of the RAN Fleet Air Arm: the Seahawk Romeo. (Steve Hitchen)
    The new pride of the RAN Fleet Air Arm: the Seahawk Romeo. (Steve Hitchen)
  • With virtually no wind on the Sunday morning, the RAAF was offering tethered balloon rides to the general public. (Steve Hitchen)
    With virtually no wind on the Sunday morning, the RAAF was offering tethered balloon rides to the general public. (Steve Hitchen)
  • The different wing shapes of the three Merlin-powered fighters was evident in this fly past. (Steve Hitchen)
    The different wing shapes of the three Merlin-powered fighters was evident in this fly past. (Steve Hitchen)
  • HARS had three DC3s on display, which later proved to be excellent shade for the crowd. (Steve Hitchen)
    HARS had three DC3s on display, which later proved to be excellent shade for the crowd. (Steve Hitchen)
  • The Mustang, Spitfire and Hurricane were all powered by Rolls Royce Merlin engines. (Steve Hitchen)
    The Mustang, Spitfire and Hurricane were all powered by Rolls Royce Merlin engines. (Steve Hitchen)
  • AOPA Australia had their coach and simulators in the exhibition area. (Steve Hitchen)
    AOPA Australia had their coach and simulators in the exhibition area. (Steve Hitchen)
  • Ross Pay's Hawker Hurricane was the highlight of the show for many warbird enthusiasts. (Steve Hitchen)
    Ross Pay's Hawker Hurricane was the highlight of the show for many warbird enthusiasts. (Steve Hitchen)
  • This Avon Sabre was a popular attraction in the HARS hangar.(Steve Hitchen)
    This Avon Sabre was a popular attraction in the HARS hangar.(Steve Hitchen)
  • The Historical Aircraft Restoration Society had nothing in the air for WOI 2018, but it was all on display on the ground. (Steve Hitchen)
    The Historical Aircraft Restoration Society had nothing in the air for WOI 2018, but it was all on display on the ground. (Steve Hitchen)
  • A C130J powers up for a maximum effort take-off. (Steve Hitchen)
    A C130J powers up for a maximum effort take-off. (Steve Hitchen)
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Wings over Illawarra 2018 Gallery

9 May 2018
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Wings over Illawarra 2018 was a huge success, thanks to fantastic weather and a great line-up of entertainment from the RAAF, warbirds and the best aerobatic pilots Australia has to offer. Enjoy our gallery of highlights.

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