Veterans' retreat at Avalon Airshow

Australian and New Zealand war veterans will be made especially welcome at next month's Australian International Airshow at Avalon Airport.

Event organisers will provide an exclusive rest and recreation precinct especially for the comfort and enjoyment of those who have served in times of conflict.

This comfortable, air conditioned facility will be the perfect venue in which to relax or catch up with old comrades.

The Veterans' Retreat will be located opposite the entrance to Hall 2 of the Aerospace Expo with close access to all the action and excitement of the Airshow.

It will be hosted and operated by members of the Royal Australian Air Force Association and be open to all Australian and New Zealand veterans (Army, Navy and Air Force).

The airshow will be the first significant observance of the Gallipoli campaign in its centenary year.

It will honour our Anzac tradition and salute the heroes of military aviation.

This spectacular event will feature a cavalcade of military aircraft from 1915 to the present day including no fewer than 16 World War One replica warbirds.

There will also be a host of World War Two aircraft, pioneer jets from the Korean era and modern, supersonic, hi-tech jets from the RAAF and the Air Forces of many other nations.

A series of spectacular battlefield re-enactments will provide a unique dimension to Airshow 2015.

These ground warfare scenarios will feature military re-enactment personnel in authentic period uniform, military vehicles and historic artillery and weaponry.

The Veterans' Retreat will provide the perfect venue for those veterans wishing to relax and catch up with old mates in between their enjoyment of the many airshow attractions.

The Australian International Airshow has scheduled public sessions on the afternoon of Friday 27th February and then all day Saturday and Sunday.

For more information visit the airshow website www.airshow.com.au

More information:

Tom Bennett
Executive Manager Media
Phone: (03) 5282 0503
Mobile: 0458 068 372
Email: [email protected]