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Posted by: Martin Edwards Nov 9 2015, 02:00 PM
Avalon 2017 dates announced
28th FEBRUARY to 5th MARCH 2017
I hope that they provide us something exciting
http://www.airshow.com.au/airshow2017/index.asp

Posted by: Luig Nov 9 2015, 02:09 PM
How about a USMC F-35B or two from MCAS Iwakuni, Japan travel SOUTH? cool.gif

Posted by: Martin Edwards Nov 10 2015, 12:21 PM
It would be nice if some of the USMC assets that frequent Darwin could come south. I still haven't seen a V-22 Osprey.

The other Avalon publicity shot shows both F-22 and F-35 so hopefully that isn't more empty promises.

I can't see the point (as in this years show) of bringing the F-22 and not flying it. The stories about the display pilot not being available are a poor excuse. Surely any F-22 qualified pilot can do some sort of flying display or they really shouldn't be flying the thing! Even a take off, a touch'n'go and a few circuits would be better than just a static display.

As for the A400M leaving before the public flying days what an insult to the Australian public.

Avalon really needs to lift its game or it will become nothing more than a trade symposium with no public support. Maybe that's what they want, no more pesty public!

Posted by: Martin Edwards Oct 15 2016, 07:34 PM
Tickets now on sale.
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/airshow2017
I notice that the F-35 is no longer on the flyer sad.gif

Please Avalon let's have something a little different in 2017 (yawn)

Posted by: Brenden S Oct 17 2016, 01:44 PM
I doubt we will see an F35 for a while.

Posted by: Luig Jan 26 2017, 06:40 AM
Australian F-35s at Avalon 25 Jan 2017 Katherine Ziesing | Canberra

"ADM [Australian Defence Magazine] understands that both AU-1 and AU-2, the first Australian F-35A JSFs, are planning on making their Avalon debut this year. [How do aircraft 'plan'?]

This of course is subject to availability, but it will be the first time locals will be able to see the jets up close on the static line. Both jets are currently working at Luke Air Force Base as part of the international training pool. The ADF currently has four pilots (all instructors) and four maintainers (three RAAF and one CASG) at Luke undergoing training...."

http://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/australian-f-35s-at-avalon

JPG: http://www.airshow.com.au/airshow2017/images/entry-panels-airshow2017.jpg

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Posted by: Luig Feb 7 2017, 03:25 PM
Joint Strike Fighter: Controversial F-35 to visit Australia at Avalon Air Show 07 Feb 2017 Andrew Greene

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2017-02-07/joint-strike-fighter-controversial-f35-to-visit-australia-at-avalon-air-show/1649776
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http://www.airshow.com.au/airshow2017/PUBLIC/index.asp

"...See it as part of the Airshow’s extensive ground display of military aircraft...."

&
a chance (not likely I guess) "The provisional flying display program will be available here from mid-February 2017."

http://www.airshow.com.au/airshow2017/PUBLIC/aircraft-display/provisional-flying-display-program.asp

Posted by: Luig Feb 8 2017, 12:38 AM
Joint Strike Fighter to make Australian Debut at the Australian International Airshow 07 Feb 2017 AFHQ
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"...“The Joint Strike Fighter will be joined at the Airshow by Australia’s first EA-18G Growler,” Minister Payne said. “Together, the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter and the EA-18G Growler represent a potent and technologically advanced air combat and strike capability that is essential to our ability to defend Australia and our national interests. “Australia is the only country outside the United States operating the EA-18G Growler and its arrival represents a significant leap forward in our capability, introducing a dedicated electronic attack capability for the first time.”

Minister Pyne said this would be one of the most exciting airshows the ADF had organised, representing a significant occasion for defence industry. “The EA-18G Growler and F-35A Lightning II represent the latest in cutting edge aviation technology, and include some of the very best of Australian industry,” he said....

...The first two F-35A aircraft, AU-001 and AU-002 will arrive at the airshow on Friday 3 March, returning to the United States via RAAF Base Amberley allowing Australian pilots to continue their training. The visit is a significant contribution by the United States Air Force Training Command, and Lockheed Martin to facilitate the deployment from Luke Air Force Base during their training period...."

http://www.airforce.gov.au/News/Joint-Strike-Fighter-to-make-Australian-debut-at-the-Australian-International-Airshow/?RAAF-OCWg3RZIj7H9/13bzQ/AHWTeQsj28kq0
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F-35 to make Australian debut at Avalon 07 Feb 2017 Greg Waldron
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"...A source familiar with the F-35A’s debut says the aircraft’s appearance at the show was contingent upon securing air-to-air refuelling support for the ferry flight from the USA...."

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/f-35-to-make-australian-debut-at-avalon-433888/

Posted by: Luig Feb 15 2017, 12:07 PM
Flying Display AVALON as at 14 Feb 2017:

https://www.airshow.com.au/airshow2017/PUBLIC/aircraft-display/provisional-flying-display-program.asp

Posted by: Brenden S Feb 15 2017, 01:40 PM
The year I don't go they fly the F-22!!!!!

Posted by: Luig Feb 17 2017, 07:09 PM
"...Getting the pair of highly advanced, ‘fifth generation’ jets to the Avalon Air Show will itself be a comprehensive demonstration of aviation logistics. They’ll be flown to Australia by Aussie pilots and frequently topped up along the way by a RAAF KC-30 air-to-air refuelling tanker...."

https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/jsf-time-reality-check-part-1/ 17 Feb 2017

Posted by: Luig Feb 25 2017, 04:13 PM
LM F-35 GM Weekly Update 23 Feb 2017 Jeff Babione
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"...F-35A at the Avalon Airshow in Australia. AU-1 and AU-2 are scheduled to take off from Luke AFB today [23 Feb 2017? whenever]. The jets are scheduled for static display during the show. I’ll be there along with other industry leaders to bring you all the latest from the show...."

https://a855196877272cb14560-2a4fa819a63ddcc0c289f9457bc3ebab.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/17457/f35_weekly_update_2_23_17.pdf (0.6Mb)

Posted by: Luig Feb 27 2017, 02:59 AM
F-22 Raptors and F/A-18A/B Hornets commence combined training 17 Feb 2017 Oz DeptDEF
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"...Up to four F-22s will also fly down to Victoria to take part in the Australian International Air Show at Avalon and will be on public display from 3 to 5 March...."

https://news.defence.gov.au/media/media-releases/f-22-raptors-and-fa-18ab-hornets-commence-combined-training

Posted by: Luig Feb 27 2017, 08:07 PM
F-35A A35-002 arrival RAAF Amberley 27 Feb 2017

http://www.f-16.net/forum/download/file.php?id=24276

Posted by: Luig Feb 28 2017, 02:23 PM
FlugKooka got in first but I HAVE GRAPHIC of route from video as per:

First F-35 arrives at RAAF Amberley, full report

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksHcfnQB3Ws

ABC Channel 2 graphic says Fort Worth (where they are not based but at LUKE AFB) to Anderson AFB, Guam thence RAAF Amberley.

Posted by: Luig Mar 2 2017, 06:10 PM
The JSF to fly at Avalon Saturday and Sunday! 02 Mar 2017 Australian International Airshow
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"See the mighty Joint Strike Fighter take to the sky this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday of AIRSHOW 2017.

This will be a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to see this amazing state-of-the-art jet fighter in the air on its Australian debut. The Royal Australian Air Force has made special arrangements for the aircraft to fly on both the Saturday and Sunday of the event.

Also, the Joint Strike Fighter will be on static display for patrons to see on the ground on the Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday public sessions of the Airshow."

https://www.facebook.com/AustralianInternationalAirshow/?ref=page_internal&hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf

Posted by: Luig Mar 3 2017, 04:01 PM
Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Arrives at Avalon for the First Time! Avalon 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaILdxiitcs

Posted by: Luig Mar 4 2017, 11:51 PM
RAAF F-35A Lightning II Flight Display at Avalon 2017!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnKcLKGr3U8

Posted by: Luig Mar 6 2017, 12:22 PM
Return to RAAF Amberley 05 Mar 2017 & thence yonder....

Australia's F35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters LOUD takeoff!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pvLScIr3U0

Posted by: Luig Feb 27 2019, 01:25 AM
F-35A dynamic display at Avalon Airshow [26 Feb 2019]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogh9WB9XopA

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