I went again this year as I have every 2 years since 1999. For me, this year was definately not as good as years gone by. The flying display program jumped around a bit and no times were allocated just "morning call", "middle of the day", "post lunch wake up", "tea time" and "finale". Nothing from Qantas or Virgin this year either which was a shame. Interesting to note the obvious security presence for the F22 Raptor with Victorian Police placed at the front of the display and a RAAF Police dog handler and dog at the rear.
Worth the money and will I go again in 2013? Yes and yes. I go for the love of planes and flying and its only every 2 years. Of course I can't speak for everyone but I don't think we have as much exposure to these sorts of events like some of the bigger shows in the US and Europe, so I am happy to take what I can get.
Not really sure what they can do to make it better but perhaps as suggested in another post more participation from some other countries.
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