Warbirds Downunder 2020
Now in 2021!
Thank you for your patience whilst we rescheduled Warbirds Downunder 2020.
We are thrilled to announce the new event dates of Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th March 2021.
We hope this new date suits existing ticket holders. If it does, there is no need for you to take any action- you will be emailed updated tickets with the new dates, over the next one to two weeks.
If the new date doesn’t work for you, we apologise, and are pleased to provide a full refund of event tickets and camping tickets. Please request your refund by following this LINK
*Please note, as per previous communication, refunds to the original event must be requested by 11:59 pm October 16th 2020.
If you wish to purchase tickets, they will be available via our ticketing partner, Ticketmaster, from Wednesday 26th August from 10 am by clicking HERE
** Given the current COVID-19 restrictions, we will only be releasing General Admission tickets at this time, as our Grandstand capacity has been reached to meet current social distancing requirements. If Government restrictions ease, we will release our Premium Grandstand tickets, and allow upgrades from General Admission to Premium Grandstand tickets (no charge will be incurred for the transfer, only the ticket price difference will be charged).
We will keep you up to date with any changes to government restrictions that are in place if they effect our event.
Please contact the Museum at info@aviationmuseum.com.au or on 02 6977 1088 if you have any questions.
Engineering
As always, the engineering team has been busy!
WWII Commemorations
On Saturday 15th August, to commemorate VP Day and 75 years since the official end of the Second World War, Andrew Bishop, Steve Death and Alex Allum flew the Wirraway & Hudson to Canberra to perform a flypast over Anzac Parade to the Australian War Memorial.
We were very honoured to be part of this commemoration.
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Canberra Restoration
The restoration of the Canberra Bomber is still tracking well.
We are currently completing the final inspections of the electrical installation for the starter system, and then a vibration analysis of engine to the air frame is required.
Vampire Restoration
The Engineering Team has been working on the de Havilland Vampire Goblin 35 Engine installation.
Watch as the engine was fitted early last week, and on Friday, the first engine run
Events
October 17th & 18th Aircraft Showcase
Planning continues for the showcase on October 17th & 18th. Management will continue to monitor COVID-19 restrictions and keep fans up to date with any changes.
Remember tickets are limited. To purchase tickets follow this LINK