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Cover Story
MEMORIES OF AVALON 2019

The 2019 Australian International Air Show and Aerospace One of the largest events of its kind in the Southern
and Defence Exposition did not disappoint this time around. Hemisphere, the airshow has proven to be an exhilarating,
amazing and action-packed spectacular which showcased the
Avalon Airport precinct, near Geelong, came alive between
26 February and 01 March, with a buzz and the roar of radial aerospace industry and military aviation. It attracted aviation
engines, supersonic jets, helicopters, unmanned aircraft, enthusiasts, defence members, aviation and aerospace
drones and everything in between. professionals and members of the general community to the
week-long trade exhibition and public airshow.
At the formal opening ceremony, Chief of Air Force, Air Not to be outshone were demonstrations from the Royal
Marshal Leo Davies, welcomed visitors and promised the Australian Navy, Australian Army, ADF military working dogs,
chance to see cutting edge aircraft and the latest technology the Air Force Band, explosive ordnance, communication and
on display, such as the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, part of the engineering displays.
RAAF’s future networked generation.

Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Leo Davies, AO, CSC addresses
guests during the official opening of the 2019 Australian
International Air Show at Avalon airport, Victoria. CPL David Said.

“Not only are all of our newest and most exciting military
aircraft here but this year you will see and feel innovation
in action.”
Air Force military working dog (MWD) handler, LACW Kimberley
‘The array of aircraft and technology on display here is world de Haan with MWD Xara at the Australian International Airshow.
class: it is diverse and a significant advancement from the CPL Jessica de Rouw.
airshow we had in 2017,” AIRMSHL Davies said.

Air Force personnel prepare a No. 3 Squadron F-35A JSF for Australian Army Pilot, Captain Byron Clarke from C Squadron, 5th
display at the Australian International Airshow. Aviation Regiment with a CH-47F Chinook at the 2019 Australian
CPL Jessica de Rouw. International Airshow. CPL Bill Solomou.

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