If you have a passion for vintage aviation, then mark your calendar for the Barnstorming Caboolture Fly-In!
The team from Brisbane Biplanes have invited vintage and historical aircraft owners to gather at Caboolture Airfield to celebrate the Golden Age of Aviation and honour our war veterans. Last year’s event attracted an impressive lineup of aircraft and was enjoyed by all.
Operator at Brisbane Biplanes, Jordan Westerhuis said after last year’s success they decided to host another event.
“For vintage aircraft owners and enthusiasts, there’s nothing better than an old-fashioned, relaxed, grass-roots fly-in populated by attractive, mostly fabric-covered taildraggers, including many open biplanes,” Jordan said.
“The line-up was impressive, dominated by de Havillands, including Tiger Moths, Chipmunks, Leopard and Gipsy Moths; the Australian Genairco; and a variety of US products including Boeing Stearmans, with a smattering of warbirds.”
Celebrate Aviation History at the Barnstorming Weekend Fly-In in Caboolture
The idea for the barnstorming weekend came to Jordan and his brother Luke after they met World War 2 veteran and pilot Wally Dalitz on ANZAC Day in 2021 at the Caboolture Warplane Museum. Jordan said they were conducting their annual fly past in the Tiger Moths and Stearman for local RSLs when they got talking to Wally.
“After chatting about his time and experience during the war, we invited Wally for a fly in the Tiger,” Jordan said. “At 100 years of age, Wally left his walker quick as a flash and jumped into the front seat like he was in his twenties. Post flight you couldn’t wipe away his smile.
“Unfortunately, Wally passed away a few months ago. Luke and I feel this is a great way to help keep the memory of our veterans like Wally alive.”
On Saturday, there will be a BBQ Lunch and awards presented for best aircraft by Wally’s family. Lunch is $15 with proceeds supporting Wally’s Beaufort restoration project.
Brisbane Biplanes operates two Tiger Moths, a Boeing Stearman and a T6 Texan, ensuring there are biplanes frequently in the air. You can even experience the thrill of taking to the skies yourself with bookings available for joy flights.
For more information search Facebook for ‘Barnstorming Caboolture’.
Barnstorming Caboolture Classic and Vintage Fly-in
- Saturday, 7 September, 9.30am-5pm; Sunday, 8 September 8am-12pm
- Caboolture Aerodrome
- 157 McNaught Road, Caboolture
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