The Temora Aviation Museum today released the long-awaited date for the next Warbirds Downunder air show.
The event will be held at Temora, NSW, on November 2, 2013.
Such was the success of the last show in 2011, that aviation enthusiasts across the country have been eager to know when the next one would be held.
In announcing the date, Temora Aviation Museum (TAM) Chief Executive Kenny Love said: "Warbirds Downunder 2013 will be an exciting event as it includes aircraft ranging from antique and classics to warbirds and military aircraft.
"The Museum is about celebrating our history and recognising and remembering our veterans and the sacrifice they made in defence of our freedom and we are really looking forward to sharing Warbirds Downunder 2013 with everyone."
Like most air shows, the success often depends upon support from the local municipality. Temora Shire Council Mayor Rick Firman is right behind the air show.
“How thrilling it is to see Temora’s internationally acclaimed Warbirds Downunder airshow will take place in 2013," he enthused. "The Temora Aviation Museum has, quite literally, placed Temora Shire on the worldwide map for which we remain eternally grateful. The Warbirds Downunder Airshow is world class and I invite aviation enthusiasts (from all corners of the Globe) to Temora Shire to witness something you shall never forget. All visitors ... will be impressed by, what will be an experience of a lifetime!”
State MP for Murrumbidgee Adrian Piccoli was happy to see the show back again.
""I believe that the Temora Aviation Museum's Warbirds Downunder Airshow is an event that contributes to the unique identity of the area and also remains a flagship event in the regional calendar," he said.
"The event in November 2011 attracted more than 10,000 people to Temora which means a significant economic benefit to not only Temora but also neighbouring Shires such as Junee, Wagga, Coolamon and Cootamundra."
Last year's show featured most of TAM's flying collection, an RAAF contingent including F/A-18 Hornets and the Roulettes, the HARS Super Constellation and Huey, the Southern Knights formation aerobatics team and several privately-owned warbirds.