Aviation Displays at the International Fleet Review – Sydney 2013

Sydney Harbour played host to the International Fleet Review 2013 from October 3-11.  The review was held to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet into Sydney. In addition to the fleet of Australian and foreign warships on display during the week a number of aviation displays took place. Here is a small selection of images from the aviation displays. 

The Commemorative flypast of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and foreign helicopters over Sydney Harbour.

The Commemorative flypast of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and foreign helicopters.

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) AP-3C Orions.

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fast jet formation of four F/A-18A Hornets and Four BAE 

Hawk's.

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18A A21-48 was the aircraft to provide the solo display. 

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18A A21-48 was the aircraft to provide the solo display. 

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) AS-350B N22-018 wearing a special livery for the International Fleet Review. This livery celebrates the centenary of the first Royal Australian Navy Fleet entry into Sydney Harbour in 1913. 

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Bell 429 N49-048 over Sydney Harbour. 

Formation of Five Royal Australian Navy (RAN) MRH-90 Taipans. 

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) S-70B-2 Seahawks fly the Australian White Ensign and the flag of the International Fleet Review 2013 over the iconic Sydney Opera House.

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) S-70B-2 Seahawks fly the Australian White Ensign and the flag of the International Fleet Review 2013 over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Air India’s inaugural Boeing 787 service to Melbourne

Today Air India became the first carrier to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on a commercial service into Melbourne International Airport.  The Dreamliner registered VT-ANK touched down on runway 34 just before midday.

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More Classic Fighter 2013 Airshow Images

Just a few more images from Classic Fighters.

Bristol F-2B ZK-JNU being attacked by a Fokker Dr.1

Fokker DR-1 ZK-FOT leading four other triplanes

Fokker DR-1 ZK-FOT leading the 'magnificent seven'

Fokker DR-1 ZK-FOT leading the 'magnificent seven'

Goodyear FG-1D Corsair ZK-COR

Goodyear FG-1D Corsair ZK-COR departing Omaka after the airshow

Goodyear FG-1D Corsair ZK-COR

North American AT-6C ZK-MJN against a beautiful sunset during the Friday night display

North American P-51D Mustang ZK-TAF leading the mass flypast to conclude the airshow

North American P-51D Mustang ZK-TAF leading the mass flypast to conclude the airshow

Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX ZK-SPI

Yakovlev Yak-3UA ZK-YYY seen departing for its flight home to Wanaka after the airshow

Yakovlev Yak-52 ZK-YAQ leading the bomb burst to conclude the always excellent Yak-52 display

Assorted Images from the Barossa Airshow

Here is a small selection of images from the 2013 Barossa Airshow. As always the full gallery of images can be found on the my main website, see the link at the bottom of this post.

Air Tractor AT-802 VH-ODH put on a fire fighting display. 

Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee VH-BOT operated by the Adelaide Soaring Club was the tow aircraft for the gliding display. 

Team Mini-Max 1500R 10-1336 seen departing after the airshow

Van's RV-7A VH-VMD seen departing with another RV after the airshow

Yakovlev Yak-52 VH-RUZ seen during its aerobatic display

Cessna 337 Skymaster VH-DND giving a lovely topside view against a perfect blue sky.

De Havilland Australia DH-82A Tiger Moth VH-CDM

De Havilland Canada DHC-1-T10 Chipmunk VH-RTW seen departing after the airshow

De Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moth VH-ABL

De Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moth VH-DHA 

North American T-28B Trojan VH-DUD

Barossa Airshow 2013 Photo Gallery

Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-12 Boomerang at the Barossa Airshow

During the 2013 Barossa Airshow crowds were fortunate to see and hear the CA-12 Boomerang flying. This aircraft (Registered VH-XBL) is only one of two still flying. The Bommerang is an Australian designed and built fighter that was produced between 1942 and 1945 as such it is a rare and important part of Australian aviation history. 

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CAC CA-12 Boomerang Photos

Barossa Airshow 2013 Photos

Chris Sperou Aerobatics at the Barossa Airshow 2013

Australian Aerobatic legend Chris Sperou put on his usual amazing displays during the 2013 Barossa Airshow. Chris has won the Australian Aerobatic championship 13 times and is considered the grandfather of aerobatics in Australia. Chris flies Pitts S-1-11B VH-XPS, which is the only one of its kind currently flying in the country. 

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Chris Sperou Photo Gallery

2013 Barossa Airshow photos