This footage was shot at the temora aviation museum of the cessna a37b dragonfly and mkviii spitfire. Time a visit to the region to catch one of the spectacular flying display days hosted by the museum. Temora aviation museum from living history with mat. The town welcomes and encourages aviators and enthusiasts of all kinds, with regular events like temora museum flying weekends, aerobatic and glider championships, the national raaus natfly event over easter, gatherings of enthusiasts groups like saaa, antique aeroplane association and many more. The temora rural museum is the centerpiece of temoras vibrant new social heritage precinct, the bundawarrah centre. We are seeking the relatives of around 10,000 personnel who trained at temora from 1941 1946 in order to invite them to reconnect with temora aviation museum and. A glorious collection of historic vehicles and emergency equipment has found a home at a national. At the 2016 census the urban population of temora was 4,054 temora has been reported as being the friendliest town in new south wales, following a series of mentions in the sydney morning heralds column 8, which organised a bus. This world class attraction has arguably the finest collection in the world of flying historic aircraft.
In the heart of the nsw agricultural belt, temora shire is a sanctuary rich with heritage and resources. Stay on the hume highway and go approximately 7 km past the yass exit and turn right on to burley griffin way at the harden temora turn off. Oct 28, 2006 dedicated to the aircraft that fly at the temora aviation museum. Lowy is the president and founder of temora aviation museum. All temora residents receive an annual pass if they pay the aircraft showcase admission price, then you can bring family and friends as often as you like. Visit temora aviation museum on your trip to temora or australia. Warbirds downunder will be returning to the warbird airshow scene in 2018. Temora s central location makes it a perfect stop over destination as it is positioned on the most direct eastwest route between sydney and adelaide, and the most direct northsouth route between melbourne and brisbane. The temora aviation museum in temora, new south wales, australia. Temora aviation museum this award winning museum is home to a worldclass flying collection of australian exmilitary aircraft. Temora itself is an ideal location due to the lack of terrain, good weather and extensive uncontrolled airspace. An impressive lineup of single engine warbirds for the temora aviation museum s air show in november. Temora aviation museum 2020 all you need to know before you.
If you want to learn more about the 10 great airplanes of wwii starting up and fly watch this video and hit the like button. Temora shire council temora town hall theatre temora aviation museum temora rural museum warbirds downunder 2015 about us. Please post your photos from any of the flying days or shots of the aircraft on static display. The temora aviation museum inspires the community to acknowledge the role played by australias historic exmilitary aircraft, and encourages visitors to lea. The temora aviation museum is the brainchild of david lowy am, who decided to build a museum dedicated to the pilots and military aircraft involved in defending australia over the years. Step back in time at temora rural museum and experience life through the past two centuries. The country town in southwestern nsw has one of the finest collections of flying vintage warplanes in the world, including the only two flying spitfires in australia, at the temora aviation museum youll also see the only flying gloster meteor f8, ca boomerang and hudson bomber. A total of 2,527 pilots were trained in tiger moths at temora.
The temora aviation museum in the south eastern corner of new south wales, australia hosted their annual easter weekend aircraft showcase on march 31stapril 1st. Due to the covid19 pandemic the temora aviation museum is closed until further notice. Lowy remains the president and founder of the museum, which is overseen by a fourmember governing committee. Temora aviation museum warbirds downunder 2018 launch. The worlds only airworthy hudson had been flown during the showcase day by doug. You will love this themed museum that focuses on airworthy historical military aircraft that were flown by, or in conjunction with, australian military forces. Keep australias exmilitary flying history alive, every purchase from the temora aviation museum online shop assist us in keeping our historic collection of exmilitary aircraft flying. Interesting footage of temora aviation museums supermarine spitfire mk xvi in formation with allan arthurs p40 kittyhawk.
If the temora aircraft are out visiting other shows, please post them in the group. Temora aviation museum easter weekend 2018 aircraft. The temora aviation museum is located on the site of 10 efts set up by the raaf in may 1941. From the gold rush to flying spitfires, temora in the beautiful riverina is rich in heritage. Thats what makes temoras aviation museum so special compared to other destinations, as all the aircraft in its collection remain airworthy and continue to be flown on a regular basis. Our videos contain only text information without voiceover. Enjoying the temperate climate temora has to offer, residents experience a true summer, through to snuggling up in winter, and everything in between. Temora aviation museum museum finder, guide, radio, techn. Temora aviation museum warbirds downunder a fantastic well organised event never disappoints with a large contingent of planes put through their paces.
Temora is a great place to come to and learn to fly. Temora aviation museum aviation photos on jetphotos. Spitfire, ryan smt s2, lockheed hudson, o1g bird dog, a37b dragonfly, dh. Temora aviation museum home of australias historic exmilitary. Explore temora aviation museum s 278 photos on flickr. If you have a site that you think would be of interest to our readers, please let us know the address and well add the link to our list below. Attracting people from local and intrastate and beyond, visitors came to see the historic aircraft from the museum s own. The museum was established in late 1999, based on the. Heres the full version of the video and photos that i took on road trip to the temora aviation museum in nsw, australia, in july of last year. The airport became a hive of activity as various warbirds performed in front of an appreciative crowd. The museum was established in late 1999, based on the collection of warbird aircraft owned by david lowy. Set in landscaped grounds, the museum offers an amazing variety of exhibits and working examples of rural technology that recall the historical experience of living and working in the temora community.
We are seeking the relatives of around 10,000 personnel who trained at temora from 1941 1946 in order to invite them to reconnect with temora aviation museum and learn more about their family history. This huge warbirds celebration will take place at the temora aviation museum, across the weekend of saturday the 17th and sunday the 18th of october. A mustsee is the temora aviation museum, home of arguably the worlds finest collection of flying warbird aircraft including the only two flying spitfires and the. Mar 26, 20 civil aviation safety authority casa safe skies for all casa regulates civil aviation safety in australia and the operation of australian aircraft outside australian territory.
Civil aviation safety authority casa safe skies for all casa regulates civil aviation safety in australia and the operation of australian. As part of the korea to vietnam aircraft showcase 18th february 2012, a canberra bomber was started up and checked as part of a. Many of the aircraft are airworthy and are flown regularly during the museum s showcase days. A second exhibition area is located in the engineering hangar overlooking the aircraft which are currently in maintenance.
Find out more about our weather averages, or come and visit for yourself and enjoy the temora experience whatever the season. Temora aviation museum, 2nd july 2016 full version youtube. This is temora aviation museums hudson landing on runway 23 at temora 25042015 by aviationmuseum on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and. The temora aviation museum is built on the site of the biggest and longest lasting raaf elementary flying training school during world war ii. Temora aviation museum home of australias historic ex. The goal of the temora aviation museum is to collect and maintain in airworthy condition, historical. Join him as he explores the museum s astounding collection including two spitfires, the worlds only flying hudson bomber, the boomerang. The museum showcases the rich heritage of not only temora shire, but agriculture, gold mining and many other facets of country life in general. Warbirds downunder 2018 will encompass both an evening airshow on friday and a. The entire collection of aircraft at the temora aviation museum are maintained in airworthy condition, with most of the aircraft flown on a regular basis during aircraft showcase and other major airshows, this makes it one of the most unique museums in australia. Apr 11, 2018 the temora aviation museum is the brainchild of businessman david lowy am. You will love this themed museum that focuses on airworthy historical military aircraft that were flown by, or in conjunction with. Skylodge accommodation at the temora aviation museum.
Known for its internationally acclaimed aviation museum in a district of agricultural excellence. Video from the flying day of the temora aviation museum on the 20th of september 2014. David hillel lowy born 31 december 1954 is an australian businessman, aviator and. The temora aviation museum inspires the community to acknowledge the role played by australias historic exmilitary aircraft, and encourages visitors to learn and be inspired through its collection of aircraft to remember the efforts of the men and women who flew and supported them during times of conflict. The temora aviation museum inspires the community to acknowledge the role played by australias historic exmilitary aircraft, and encourages visitors to learn and be inspired through its collection of aircraft to remember the efforts of the men and women who. In many ways, the museum came about by accident and what started off as one privately owned warbird aircraft, has become recognised as a worldclass tribute to australian military aircraft, pilots and engineers. With regular flying days and special events and exhibitions, the museum is a popular attraction for aviation enthusiasts and volunteers. Flight deck of temora aviation museum tam wwii vintage lockheed 414 hudson mk iva vhkoy cn 4146041, taken in a hangar at temora ytem on 05jul2014. Temora aviation museums hudson landing on runway 23. In europe, the band played at summer festivals, including download, hellfest french music festival, graspop. This always a spectacular day out, seering some of. The theme of the day was fighters although the first plane to temora flying day september 20 on vimeo. Everything the temora aviation museum has to offer is just footsteps from your door. The entire collection of aircraft at the temora aviation museum are maintained in airworthy condition, with most of the aircraft flown on a regular basis during aircraft showcase and other major airshows, this makes it one of the most unique museum s in australia.
From golden beginnings to high flying achievements, temora has spread its wings to become more than just another country town. Photos of other aircraft visiting the temora aviation museum can also be posted. Temora aviation museum temora nsw, australia aircraft. How to get to the temora aviation museum from sydney. Established in late 1999, the temora aviation museum is located in temora, new south wales, and centres around the collection of warbird aircraft owned by david lowy. A mustsee is the temora aviation museum, home of arguably the worlds finest collection of flying warbird aircraft including the only two flying spitfires and the oldest flying tiger moth in australia. He is a stunt pilot and regular air show performer as well as being the founder and president of the temora aviation museum, an institution that is. Annual passes are available at the museum reception area. The temora rural museum is the centerpiece of temora s vibrant new social heritage precinct, the bundawarrah centre. In 2020, we are celebrating the museum s 20th birthday, as well as a run up to the 100 year commemoration of the royal australian air force. Temora aviation museum aahof australian aviation hall of fame.
Warbirds downunder 2015 album temora aviation museum. Mat enjoys a behindthescenes tour of the temora aviation museum, one of the worlds premier collections of flying warbirds. The temora aviation museum is an australian aviation museum located in temora, new south wales. Did a member of your family train at temora in the raafs no. Apr 28, 2016 on the 20th and 21st of november the sky over temora, nsw erupted to the sound of v12, radial and jet engines as over 70 aircraft ranging from biplanes to the current raaf front line fighters filled the air with the sounds and smells of arguably australias premier warbird show, temora aviation museums warbirds downunder. Temora aviation museum temora, nswwarbirds downunder airshow 2020 2 day pass. As part of the korea to vietnam aircraft showcase 18th february 2012, a t28d trojan was on display. See the upcoming events at the temora aviation museum, including aircraft showcase, warbirds downunder, and other events which the museum hosts or attends. The temora aviation museum encourages remembrance of the role played by australias historic exmilitary aircraft and the men and women.
Visit temora aviation museum on your trip to temora or. Warbirds thunder downunder at temora aviation spotters online. The temora aviation museums collection holds historic significance as it contains artefacts pertaining to the development of. Dedicated to the aircraft that fly at the temora aviation museum. Warbirds downunder 2015 the number 1 vintage airshow in. The award winning temora aviation museum is home to a worldclass flying collection of australian exmilitary aircraft.
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