Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016 – Swan River, Perth

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Photos taken from South Perth by Daniel Kitlar:

Cessna A152 Aerobats of the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — Cessna A152 Aerobats of the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

Cessna A152 Aerobats of the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — Cessna A152 Aerobats of the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-JTQ Eurocopter AS350BA Squirrel (MSN 1829) of Helicopter Logistics, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Carrying a large Australia flag. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-JTQ Eurocopter AS350BA Squirrel (MSN 1829) of Helicopter Logistics, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Carrying a large Australia flag.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-JTQ Eurocopter AS350BA Squirrel (MSN 1829) of Helicopter Logistics, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Carrying a large Australia flag. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-JTQ Eurocopter AS350BA Squirrel (MSN 1829) of Helicopter Logistics, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Carrying a large Australia flag.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-BQO Christen Eagle II (MSN V81) owned by Eagle Magic Pty Ltd and flown by Adam Gibbs, with VH-MRI Victa Airtourer 115 (MSN 158) owned by Susan Clarke over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Formation aerobatics display. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-BQO Christen Eagle II (MSN V81) owned by Eagle Magic Pty Ltd and flown by Adam Gibbs, with VH-MRI Victa Airtourer 115 (MSN 158) owned by Susan Clarke over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Formation aerobatics display.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-BQO Christen Eagle II (MSN V81) owned by Eagle Magic Pty Ltd and flown by Adam Gibbs, with VH-MRI Victa Airtourer 115 (MSN 158) owned by Susan Clarke over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Formation aerobatics display. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-BQO Christen Eagle II (MSN V81) owned by Eagle Magic Pty Ltd and flown by Adam Gibbs, with VH-MRI Victa Airtourer 115 (MSN 158) owned by Susan Clarke over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Formation aerobatics display.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-BQO Christen Eagle II (MSN V81) owned by Eagle Magic Pty Ltd and flown by Adam Gibbs, with VH-MRI Victa Airtourer 115 (MSN 158) owned by Susan Clarke over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Formation aerobatics display. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-BQO Christen Eagle II (MSN V81) owned by Eagle Magic Pty Ltd and flown by Adam Gibbs, with VH-MRI Victa Airtourer 115 (MSN 158) owned by Susan Clarke over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Formation aerobatics display.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-BQO Christen Eagle II (MSN V81) owned by Eagle Magic Pty Ltd and flown by Adam Gibbs, with VH-MRI Victa Airtourer 115 (MSN 158) owned by Susan Clarke over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Formation aerobatics display. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-BQO Christen Eagle II (MSN V81) owned by Eagle Magic Pty Ltd and flown by Adam Gibbs, with VH-MRI Victa Airtourer 115 (MSN 158) owned by Susan Clarke over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Formation aerobatics display.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-JHM Robinson R22 Beta II (MSN 4104, ex N7533N, VH-HVR) owned by Adrian Thomas, flown by Werner Buhlmann, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Performing the 'Smoky Chopper' display. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-JHM Robinson R22 Beta II (MSN 4104, ex N7533N, VH-HVR) owned by Adrian Thomas, flown by Werner Buhlmann, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Performing the ‘Smoky Chopper’ display.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-RLO Robinson R22 Beta II (MSN 4396) of Rotorvation Helicopters (Heysen Gums Pty Ltd), over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-RLO Robinson R22 Beta II (MSN 4396) of Rotorvation Helicopters (Heysen Gums Pty Ltd), over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-PPG Dornier 328-120 (MSN 3053) of AeroRescue Pty Ltd, operated for AMSA, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Rescue demonstration. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-PPG Dornier 328-120 (MSN 3053) of AeroRescue Pty Ltd, operated for AMSA, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Rescue demonstration.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-OWX Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1439) and VH-OWS Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1428) of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-OWX Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1439) and VH-OWS Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1428) of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

BAE Systems Hawk 127s: A27-10 (MSN DT10); A27-16 (MSN DT16) and A27-30 (MSN DT30) of 79 Squadron, RAAF, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. A27-10 was the first Australian-built Hawk to fly, and made its first flight on 17 May 2000. It previously wore an experimental dark grey scheme, to assess whether it provided increased visibility in flight. Photo © Daniel Kitla — BAE Systems Hawk 127s: A27-10 (MSN DT10); A27-16 (MSN DT16) and A27-30 (MSN DT30) of 79 Squadron, RAAF, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
A27-10 was the first Australian-built Hawk to fly, and made its first flight on 17 May 2000. It previously wore an experimental dark grey scheme, to assess whether it provided increased visibility in flight.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

BAE Systems Hawk 127s: A27-10 (MSN DT10); A27-16 (MSN DT16) and A27-30 (MSN DT30) of 79 Squadron, RAAF, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. A27-10 was the first Australian-built Hawk to fly, and made its first flight on 17 May 2000. It previously wore an experimental dark grey scheme, to assess whether it provided increased visibility in flight. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — BAE Systems Hawk 127s: A27-10 (MSN DT10); A27-16 (MSN DT16) and A27-30 (MSN DT30) of 79 Squadron, RAAF, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
A27-10 was the first Australian-built Hawk to fly, and made its first flight on 17 May 2000. It previously wore an experimental dark grey scheme, to assess whether it provided increased visibility in flight.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

BAE Systems Hawk 127s: A27-10 (MSN DT10); A27-16 (MSN DT16) and A27-30 (MSN DT30) of 79 Squadron, RAAF, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. A27-10 was the first Australian-built Hawk to fly, and made its first flight on 17 May 2000. It previously wore an experimental dark grey scheme, to assess whether it provided increased visibility in flight. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — BAE Systems Hawk 127s: A27-10 (MSN DT10); A27-16 (MSN DT16) and A27-30 (MSN DT30) of 79 Squadron, RAAF, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
A27-10 was the first Australian-built Hawk to fly, and made its first flight on 17 May 2000. It previously wore an experimental dark grey scheme, to assess whether it provided increased visibility in flight.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

A27-16 BAE Systems Hawk 127 (MSN DT16) of 79 Squadron, RAAF, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — A27-16 BAE Systems Hawk 127 (MSN DT16) of 79 Squadron, RAAF, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-DUN / BOMBER 604 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0328), named 'Ian Leslie', owned by Dunn Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Firefighting demonstration. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-DUN / BOMBER 604 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0328), named ‘Ian Leslie’, owned by Dunn Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Firefighting demonstration.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-DUN / BOMBER 604 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0328), named 'Ian Leslie', owned by Dunn Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Firefighting demonstration. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-DUN / BOMBER 604 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0328), named ‘Ian Leslie’, owned by Dunn Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Firefighting demonstration.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-DUN / BOMBER 604 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0328), named 'Ian Leslie', owned by Dunn Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Firefighting demonstration. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-DUN / BOMBER 604 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0328), named ‘Ian Leslie’, owned by Dunn Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Firefighting demonstration.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-DUA / BOMBER 608 Air Tractor AT802 (MSN 802-0366) owned by Dunn Aviation, named 'Magic', over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Firefighting demonstration. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-DUA / BOMBER 608 Air Tractor AT802 (MSN 802-0366) owned by Dunn Aviation, named ‘Magic’, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Firefighting demonstration.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-NID / BOMBER 612 Air Tractor AT-802AF (MSN 802A-0523), named 'The Boss', owned by Dunn Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Firefighting demonstration. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-NID / BOMBER 612 Air Tractor AT-802AF (MSN 802A-0523), named ‘The Boss’, owned by Dunn Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Firefighting demonstration.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-EOG / BOMBER 602 Air Tractor AT-802 (MSN 802-0185), named 'Tumblin' Dice', owned by Dunn Aviation (Mal Dunn Pty Ltd), over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Firefighting demonstration. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-EOG / BOMBER 602 Air Tractor AT-802 (MSN 802-0185), named ‘Tumblin’ Dice’, owned by Dunn Aviation (Mal Dunn Pty Ltd), over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Firefighting demonstration.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

VH-YUQ / FIREBIRD623 Eurocopter AS355F-1 Twin Squirrel (MSN 5057) owned by McDermott Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Firefighting demonstration. Built in 1981, ex N281AP, N117LB. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — VH-YUQ / FIREBIRD623 Eurocopter AS355F-1 Twin Squirrel (MSN 5057) owned by McDermott Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Firefighting demonstration. Built in 1981, ex N281AP, N117LB.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

N234PH / HELITAK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Firefighting demonstration. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — N234PH / HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Firefighting demonstration. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

P2-MSA / HELITACK 676 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28065) of McDermott Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Firefighting demonstration. Built in 1981, ex DU-104 (Dubai Air Force), 124 (Dubai Air Force), N28065. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — P2-MSA / HELITACK 676 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28065) of McDermott Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Firefighting demonstration. Built in 1981, ex DU-104 (Dubai Air Force), 124 (Dubai Air Force), N28065.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

N49732 / HELITACK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28005) of McDermott Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Firefighting demonstration. Built in 1976. Ex N49732, 101 (Royal Air Force of Oman), 751 (Royal Air Force of Oman). Photo © Daniel Kitlar — N49732 / HELITACK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28005) of McDermott Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Firefighting demonstration. Built in 1976. Ex N49732, 101 (Royal Air Force of Oman), 751 (Royal Air Force of Oman).
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

P2-MLJ / HELITACK 674 Bell 214B1 BigLifter (MSN 28066) owned by McDermott Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Firefighting demonstration. Built in 1981, ex N2179R, JA9304, N4410N, C-GTWG, F-GJKZ, N214JL. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — P2-MLJ / HELITACK 674 Bell 214B1 BigLifter (MSN 28066) owned by McDermott Aviation, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Firefighting demonstration. Built in 1981, ex N2179R, JA9304, N4410N, C-GTWG, F-GJKZ, N214JL.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

N154AC / 739 Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane (MSN 64-037) of Erickson Air-Crane, named 'Georgia Peach', operated for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Firefighting demonstration. This helicopter was based at Serpentine for 2014/15 and 2015/16 summer fire seasons. Built in 1967. Delivered to the US Army in February 1968 as 68-18435, as a CH-54A Tarhe. Last served with 1160 Aviation Company, Georgia Army National Guard. Retired from military service in late 1980s. On 26 March 1992, registered to Erickson Air Crane Co, Central Point, Oregon, USA as N154AC. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — N154AC / 739 Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane (MSN 64-037) of Erickson Air-Crane, named ‘Georgia Peach’, operated for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Firefighting demonstration. This helicopter was based at Serpentine for 2014/15 and 2015/16 summer fire seasons. Built in 1967. Delivered to the US Army in February 1968 as 68-18435, as a CH-54A Tarhe. Last served with 1160 Aviation Company, Georgia Army National Guard. Retired from military service in late 1980s. On 26 March 1992, registered to Erickson Air Crane Co, Central Point, Oregon, USA as N154AC.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

N154AC / 739 Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane (MSN 64-037) of Erickson Air-Crane, named 'Georgia Peach', operated for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Firefighting demonstration. This helicopter was based at Serpentine for 2014/15 and 2015/16 summer fire seasons. Built in 1967. Delivered to the US Army in February 1968 as 68-18435, as a CH-54A Tarhe. Last served with 1160 Aviation Company, Georgia Army National Guard. Retired from military service in late 1980s. On 26 March 1992, registered to Erickson Air Crane Co, Central Point, Oregon, USA as N154AC. Photo © Daniel Kitlar — N154AC / 739 Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane (MSN 64-037) of Erickson Air-Crane, named ‘Georgia Peach’, operated for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Firefighting demonstration. This helicopter was based at Serpentine for 2014/15 and 2015/16 summer fire seasons. Built in 1967. Delivered to the US Army in February 1968 as 68-18435, as a CH-54A Tarhe. Last served with 1160 Aviation Company, Georgia Army National Guard. Retired from military service in late 1980s. On 26 March 1992, registered to Erickson Air Crane Co, Central Point, Oregon, USA as N154AC.
Photo © Daniel Kitlar

Photos taken from Langley Park by Geoff Selby:

De Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moths VH-CKF/A17-421 (MSN DHA596/T200), flown by Trevor Jones (formation leader), followed by VH-NOV (MSN DHA1088) flown by Barry Markham; VH-BTP / A17-744 (MSN DHA1075/T315) flown by Clark Rees, with David Eyre of AAWA in the front cockpit; and VH-BAR/A17-666 (MSN DHA816/T342) flown by Kevin Bailey - over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Seen from Langley Park, as part of the 'Beautiful Biplanes' formation. Photo © Geoff Selby — De Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moths VH-CKF/A17-421 (MSN DHA596/T200), flown by Trevor Jones (formation leader), followed by VH-NOV (MSN DHA1088) flown by Barry Markham; VH-BTP / A17-744 (MSN DHA1075/T315) flown by Clark Rees, with David Eyre of AAWA in the front cockpit; and VH-BAR/A17-666 (MSN DHA816/T342) flown by Kevin Bailey – over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Seen from Langley Park, as part of the ‘Beautiful Biplanes’ formation.
Photo © Geoff Selby

VH-BTP / A17-744 De Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moth (MSN DHA1075/T315) flown by Clark Rees, with David Eyre of AAWA in the front cockpit, over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day Air Show. Part of the 'Beautiful Biplanes' formation, seen from Langley Park. Photo © Geoff Selby — VH-BTP / A17-744 De Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moth (MSN DHA1075/T315) flown by Clark Rees, with David Eyre of AAWA in the front cockpit, over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day Air Show.
Part of the ‘Beautiful Biplanes’ formation, seen from Langley Park.
Photo © Geoff Selby

De Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moths VH-BAR/A17-666 (MSN DHA816/T342) flown by Kevin Bailey; and VH-NOV (MSN DHA1088) flown by Barry Markham - over the Swan River, Perth - Tue 26 January 2016 - Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016. Seen from Langley Park, as part of the 'Beautiful Biplanes' formation. Photo © Geoff Selby — De Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moths VH-BAR/A17-666 (MSN DHA816/T342) flown by Kevin Bailey; and VH-NOV (MSN DHA1088) flown by Barry Markham – over the Swan River, Perth – Tue 26 January 2016 – Australia Day City of Perth Air Show 2016.
Seen from Langley Park, as part of the ‘Beautiful Biplanes’ formation.
Photo © Geoff Selby