Spectacular: Benalla Rural City Council, the Gliding Club of Victoria and Paul Bennet Airshows are teaming up to bring a once-in-an-amazing event to Benalla. Photo: Duncan Fenn
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A truly special event is coming to Benalla on March 18, as the Rose city opens its doors to visitors from across Australia for its first airshow.
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Originally taking place on November 5, the event was sadly postponed due to the effects of La Niña, with much of the region literally under water.
Locals are encouraged to come and celebrate drier conditions and sunshine with friends, family and visitors alike.
The Benalla Airshow will see thousands make their way to Benalla Airport to witness the unforgettable sights and sounds of an action-packed event.
Whether you’re a die-hard aviation enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out with the family and kids, there will be something for everyone.
It will feature some rare and unique warbirds turning back the clock with exciting displays you may not see again.
Impressive: There will be something for everyone at the Benalla Airshow. The event will begin with a launch of a mass of hot air balloons: Photo: Noel Butcher
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You will also experience unbelievable aerobatics from some of Australia’s top champion pilots.
From spine-tingling solo performances to hair-raising formations, Benalla Airshow will have it all.
A mass hot air balloon will kick off the airshow launching early in the morning.
A vibrant ground festival packed with delicious street food, amusement rides for the kids, car displays and glider displays will provide plenty of entertainment for all.
The airborne entertainment is a must-see spectacle.
A huge line-up of aircraft will be in attendance, including fan favourites the Wolf Pitts Pro and Edge 540 aerobatics aircraft; as well as historic warbids like the Mustang, Kittyhawk, Grumman Avenger, CAC Wirraway and Trojan — with more to be announced.
There will also be aircraft displays on the ground, including a glider display featuring historic gliders showcasing the evolution of the aircraft from its earliest iterations some 100 years ago.
Speaking of gliding, the Benalla Airshow will also act as the 70th anniversary of the Gliding Club of Victoria calling the Benalla airport its home.
Airborn acrobatics: The Sky Aces. Photo: Thomas McQueen
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It is the oldest and largest gliding club in the country and 45-year member Bruce Cowan said the event would be a celebration of the club’s long history in the region.
“As 2022 marks the 70th anniversary of the Gliding Club of Victoria being located in Benalla, it seems fitting to bring an Airshow to Benalla,” Mr Cowan said.
The Benalla Airshow sees the town inviting the wider community to come and celebrate with them.
Benalla Rural City Council, the Gliding Club of Victoria and Paul Bennet Airshows are working together to create the perfect family-friendly spectacle which not only provides the sights, sounds and smells that get the heart racing, but also a great celebration of what the Benalla community has to offer.
The airshow is expected to draw large crowds to the region, provide a significant boost to the local economy and inspire the next generation of Australian aviators.
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