The Royal Australian Air Force has supported the Central Coast Airshow at Warnervale Airport with a range of flypasts and displays.
Across the weekend of May 25-26, attendees and aviation enthusiasts watched in awe as a range of RAAF aircraft soared across the skies in spectacular fashion.
To open the event, the Roulettes conducted a formation flypast and an aerobatic display, including their signature aerobatic moves such as ‘the heart’ and ‘the Roulette wheel’.
Flight Lieutenant Kris Sieczkowski, R5 of the Roulettes and originally from Bateau Bay on the Central Coast, said it was awesome to be back in the local area.
“We got to fly past the beaches where I grew up, it was a cool experience,” Flight Lieutenant Sieczkowski said.
“I never really expected to be back here, in this position doing this. It’s a great feeling to be back in a place that I know well, and doing this cool job.”
The day continued with a flying display from an A-37 Dragonfly, conducted by Commanding Officer 100 Squadron Wing Commander Jason Easthope, as well as a flypast from a 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules.
The RAAF Band’s Sydney detachment delivered electric performances to attendees throughout the day, while the Roulettes, at the conclusion of their aerobatic display, signed autographs for fans and visitors.
“It’s always great to meet people who share a passion for aviation and flying. It’s so cool to be around aircraft like the Mustang and the Kittyhawk,” Flight Lieutenant Sieczkowski said.
An F-35A Lightning II conducted a daring handling display, roaring above the crowd to bring the weekend to a close.
Flight Lieutenant Kurt Pierce, the 2 Operational Conversion Unit pilot conducting the display, appreciated being able to show people the capabilities of the F-35.
“I think the most enjoyable thing is being able to show people what we do day-to-day when we go out flying. My parents were able to finally see first-hand some of the cool things we can do,” Flight Lieutenant Pierce said.
