Restored RAAF Mirage fighter A3-55 and a Winjeel trainer A85-403 Arrive into Townsville from Amberley - via Clermont!

Early on Sunday 2 August, I ventured just out of town from Clermont and was lucky enough to catch a glimpse and capture some photos as a pair of vintage Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) planes travelled past on the last leg of a 1,600-kilometre road trip across Queensland.

The two planes are Dassault Mirage III fighter jet A3-55 and CAC CA-25 Winjeel Trainer A85-403.  They started their journey just after midnight on Friday 31 July from RAAF Base Amberley.

The restored aircraft were on their final leg to RAAF Base Townsville on Sunday where they will go on permanent display at the RAAF's Aviation Heritage Centre, ahead of next year's Air Force Centenary.

The convoy completed overnight stays in Banana and Moranbah, and made other planned stops along the way at other towns including Toowoomba, Dalby, Chinchilla, Miles, Wandoan, Taroom, Theodore, Dululu, Dingo and Charters Towers.

The Dassault Mirage III, or French Lady, was a single-seat frontline fighter that flew between 1967 and 1987, capable of a speed of more than 2,000 kilometres an hour and was armed with guns, missiles and bombs.

The CAC Winjeel - an Aboriginal word for 'young eagle' - was a basic flight trainer that flew between 1958 and 1975.

They have been restored by members of the Amberley RAAF Base's Air Force History and Heritage Branch.

Awesome!

Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels Takes Off at Maryborough Airport on Saturday

On Saturday 1 August, the Fraser Coast region turned on clear but cloudy skies as a good crowd turned out to enjoy the sights and sounds at the third annual Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels at the Maryborough Airport.

The event was hosted by the Maryborough Aero Club, and in conjunction with local car and motorcycle clubs, saw the day comprise a combined a car and motor bike show with an aircraft fly-in featuring, warbirds and other aircraft.

Other entertainment for the crowd included market stalls, food and drinks, along with music and plenty of entertainment for the kids!

It certainly looked like a lovely day at Maryborough and we sincerely thank David G for allow us to share these great photos!

All photos taken by David Geck  ©

Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels Takes Off at Maryborough Airport on Saturday

On Saturday 24 August, the Fraser Coast region turned on clear but cloudy skies as a good crowd turned out to enjoy the sights and sounds at the second annual Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels at the Maryborough Airport.

The event was hosted by the Maryborough Aero Club, and in conjunction with local car and motorcycle clubs, saw the day comprise a combined a car and motor bike show with an aircraft fly-in featuring, warbirds and other aircraft.

Several nice warbirds were on display and completed many joyflights and aerial displays, including Aerotec Queensland North American T-28B Trojan VH-ZUK and Pacific Aerospace (PAC) CT-4E VH-CTZ.

Other entertainment for the crowd included market stalls, food and drinks, along with music and plenty of entertainment for the kids!

Photos taken by Simon Coates and 'Whats on Fraser Coast' ©

Inaugural Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels Takes Off at Maryborough Airport Also on Saturday

Also on Saturday 11 August, the Fraser Coast region turned on equally brilliant weather as a big crowd turned out to enjoy the sights and sounds at the inaugural Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels at the Maryborough Airport.

The event was hosted by the Maryborough Aero Club, in conjunction with the Maryborough Ford Car Club, and combined a car and motor bike show with an aircraft fly-in featuring, warbirds and model aircraft.

Aerotec Queensland flew two of their star attraction aircraft from their Toowoomba base in the form of North American T-28B Trojan VH-ZUK and Pacific Aerospace (PAC) CT-4E VH-CTZ.

Entertainment for all ages included warbird adventure flights, market stalls, music as well as plenty of entertainment for the kids!

It certainly looked like a lovely day at Maryborough and we sincerely thank local plane spotter Dave D along with and the team at Maryborough Aviation Services for allow us to share these great photos!

Maryborough Aviation Services provide regular updates on their great Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/Maryborough-Aviation-Services/

Photos taken by Dave Deem and Maryborough Aviation Services  ©