Australian International Air Show 2015 - Coverage conclusion

Over the past six weeks or so, Air Queensland.blogspot has provided an extensive overview of the Australian International Air Show 2015 held at Avalon Airport near Geelong, Victoria, during the last week of February, and trust followers of the blog thoroughly enjoyed the many posts.

Unfortunately, this post is the last hurrah, however, not all is lost as each article can be re-visited by clicking onto the links under "Australian International Air Show 2015" located on the left hand side of the website.

Alternatively, a dedicated Australian International Air Show 2015 Flickr page aligned with Air Queensland.blogspot contains the overwhelming majority of photo's that featured during the coverage. A link for this is directly below.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/capricornplanespotting/sets/72157650738787987/   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Australian International Air Show 2015 - United States Air Force Boeing B-52H Stratofortress Bomber AF61-015

Being able to personally inspect a Boeing B-52H Stratofortress Bomber at the Australian International Air Show 2015 was an absolute thrill, and certainly an experience a member of the public is not able to do everyday. Infact, a rare opportunity indeed !

Making it's way across the big pond (Pacific Ocean) from Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, USA to attend the biennial airshow at Avalon, Victoria was AF61-015.

First entering service in the mid-1950's, the B52 Stratofortress is a long-range, strategic bomber capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons. Reportedly with over 70 platforms remaining in active service, the aircraft is anticipated to continue flying with the USAF until approximately 2040.  At present, an option to re-engine the B-52 is being considered.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Australian International Air Show 2015 - Japan Air Self-Defence Force Boeing KC-767J 87-3602

It was pleasing to note our allies to the north, Japan, participate in the Australian International Air Show 2015, and proudly flew Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) Boeing KC-767J 87-3602 down-under for the occasion. Of interest, Japan operates four Boeing KC-767J aircraft as air refuelling and logistics support platforms for it's Self-Defence Force.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Australian International Air Show 2015 - Armée de l'Air (French Air Force) Airbus Military A400M Atlas F-RBAF

Among the more interesting military aircraft that attended the Australian International Air Show 2015 was new build Armée de l'Air (French Air Force) Airbus Military A400M Atlas F-RBAF, and was fascinated by the huge 8-bladed propellers that are driven by Europrop TP-400 D6 Turboprop powerplants.

 

Designed by Airbus Military (now Airbus Defence and Space), the Airbus A400M is a four engine military tactical airlifter intended to replace older transport aircraft such as the Transall C-160 and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules. The A400M can also perform other mission roles such as electronic surveillance and aerial refuelling.

To learn more about the Airbus A400M Atlas, click onto the link below :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A400M_Atlas