• Wings over Illawarra has made the transition from fly-in to fully-blown air show, right on Sydney's doorstep. (Wings over Illawarra)
    Wings over Illawarra has made the transition from fly-in to fully-blown air show, right on Sydney's doorstep. (Wings over Illawarra)
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Weather has dogged Wings over Illawarra (WOI) once again with organisers forced to call off the show this afternoon.

According to an e-mail sent out today, recent heavy rains in the Sydney/Illawarra region have made parts of Illawarra Regional Airport unusable.

"It is with a very heavy heart that the decision has been made to cancel Wings Over Illawarra 2015," the e-mail said.

"The record breaking rain during April has made the airport grounds extremely water logged. We did think that if the rain could ease off during this last week we would be able to relocate most of the exhibits and stalls to higher ground.

"Last night we received another 25 ml of rain. This has meant that the airfield is now totally unusable, unsafe and in no state to be able to have general public access safely.

"We are so sorry and really wish that this was not the case. We are all devastated."

Customer who have pre-purchased tickets can apply for refunds through Eventopia.

WOI was effectively canceled last year when high winds forced most of the air displays to remain on the ground, although some aircraft did get airborne with difficulty.

- with thanks to Robert France.

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