Avalon Airshow 2009. Is this a lame year for fighter jets?

Howie D · #1 14th February 2009, 08:45 AM

There are not many profiles here http://www.airshow.net.au/avalon2009.../profiles.html
Is the F-16 all I can expect? In past years there have been F-15s from the USAF and Aus Air Force turning up with its F-111s and F/A 18 planes. Am I missing something?

Dan Hammond · #2 14th February 2009, 10:40 AM

My guess is tough times, i have also heard a rumour the one and only display Pilot for the F-15 is needed in the USA the same time that the airshow is on, but i have found no solid evidence to proove this.

But the airshow organisers never release a full list of aircraft attending till the very last minute so its still a bit early to find out what will and what wont be there this year.

Brenden S · #3 20th February 2009, 12:19 PM

I heard that they are not releasing a list this year at all. However you will see one of EVERY type in the ADF.

Darren Howie · #4 20th February 2009, 04:07 PM

No info to be released for a while yet..jst the normal F16/F15 USAF combo.
Personally id love to see the Singaporean f16 team they put on an excellent show.
Dazz

Sarah C · #5 20th February 2009, 04:13 PM

A QF 744 will be attending

Marty H · #6 20th February 2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah C

A QF 744 will be attending

They can put it with the other 'historical' aircraft,