One of my regular 'fixes' for aircraft photography, is satisfied at the RAAF Museum at Point Cook, Victoria, by their 'Interactive Flying Displays'
Here you get to see, not only the RAAF Museum's active 'Heritage Aircraft', but also a few visiting aircraft from time to time. You'll also get the chance to meet, talk to and ask questions of, the pilots, crew and volunteers. All of which helps make
the Museum's 'Interactive Flying Displays' (IFD's) a truly interesting and informative experience. These displays are held at 1:00pm every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at the RAAF Museum, Point Cook, Victoria (weather permitting) and I can assure you, it's well worth a visit to see one of these displays (not to mention the rest of the Museum ... best of all, it's FREE !! While there isn't much on this page to start with, please be patient while I sort out my files and get the albums and photos uploaded. Hope you enjoy seeing the pilots and planes in action. Downey
PLEASE NOTE: This page is prepared and maintained entirely by myself, Andrew N. Downey, as an enthusiast. It has no official affiliation or connection with the RAAF or the Museum or any other part of the Royal Australian Air Force.
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The following information is provided courtesy of the RAAF Museum website : http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum/exhibitions/inter_display.htm
Flying Exhibits include :
Sopwith Pup - Tiger Moth - Mustang - Winjeel - CT4A
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 1pm, see one of our heritage aircraft in flight and learn about the process in close-up detail. This program enables visitors to see, hear and smell what flying is all about. Best of all, it is absolutely free! Bookings are not required. The Interactive Flying Displays feature a heritage aircraft in flight and may include an aerobatic display. Regular aircraft featured include the Winjeel, Harvard, CT4A, Sopwith Pup replica and Tiger Moth. Visiting aircraft, such as the DC3, Bird Dog or even a modern PC-9 are sometimes featured. Old and young alike have fallen in love with this program that runs for most of the year (Christmas and New Year period excluded). Come along and see what's flying! You will be able to ask questions of the pilot and hear his radio calls during flight. The program is ideal for families and children's groups. If the weather is poor, the pilot will give a talk and answer questions inside the Museum instead of doing the flying display. This may occur without notice.
