Some readers will remember that the Barossa Air Show was cancelled back in May 2011 due to bad weather. Well, it’s back on again and the date has been set at November 6th 2011. From 10am to 4pm visitors will be able to view static displays, aerobatics and a variety of aviation related personnel.…
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PRESS RELEASE FROM HUGHES PR. 15 September, 2011 CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON NEW AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE BUILDING Construction has started on a new Adelaide Airport office complex, which will house the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and its on-airport operations. The 2,400 square metre building within the airport’s Export Park precinct includes two storeys of office space,…
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Port Augusta Aero Club (Fly-in) First up on October 29th we have the Port Augusta Aero Club Fly-in held in conjunction with the RFDS. There will be a Hangar Dinner on the Saturday night to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The Roulettes and the Air Force Balloon will be making an appearance on…
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This Sunday, September 11th the Aldinga Aero Club will be holding it’s annual DAWN PATROL to commemorate the Battle of Britain. Members will take their aircaft on a mock sortie and return to base. there will be a static display of vintage and current aircraft. Breakfast to follow the sortie. Breakfast BBQ free for…
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Last week Aviation Media produced a video for www.5dme.net about the upcoming changes to Cathay Pacific’s routes from Adelaide. As of November 24th 2011, there will be 3 direct flights to Hong Kong from Adelaide each week. The video is and overview with information by John McArdle, Adelaide Airport’s Corporate Relations Manager. The interview…
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Nearly 3 years marked the starting of construction for the 5DME aviation web site. Well, three years later it is over 120 pages, thousands of photos and all the stories on the latest aviation news from South Australia fill the pages. The team has grown from just David and Rob and the site now…
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F-111C A8-132 Final Journey Location: Edinburgh RAAF Base, South Australia Time Frame: 12th August 2011 A special thanks to: RAAF Defence Public Relations F-111C A8-132 ARRIVAL AT RAAF EDINBURGH 12 AUGUST 2011 5DME attended the official Media Event for the return of ex-ARDU F-111 A8-132 to RAAF base Edinburgh. We interviewed a past F-111 flight…
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