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With the world still in the grips of a pandemic, it is great to see Australia doing as well as it is under the circumstances. 

North West of the CBD is a town called Bacchus Marsh. Known for its fresh produce, and picturesque surroundings the town also has an airfield where flight training, gliding, and the Wings Wheels and Coffee event is held. Now in its fourth year of running by the Bacchus Marsh & District Holden Car Club. The entry fee is then donated directed to Djerriwarrh Health Services.

Sadly the Victorian weather still doesn’t want to let summer happen and the event was kept under a grey sky for most of the duration of the event. 

This also had an effect on the number of aircraft that did attend. However, this didn’t stop the car enthusiasts from turning up and on mass. To the point that there was a full grounds of cars on display. 

A great event with food and drinks aplenty and some flying displays from some of the locals. 

Enjoy ASO’s coverage of this great day out. 

 

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VH-ZIT a LASER Z230 put on a great aerobatic display.

VH-PIP Zivko Edge 540

VH-PIP was a welcome sight at the show. Formally owned by famed pilot Pip Borman  Today it now operated and flown by Russell Banks and DeJa Blue Airshows.  A great sight to see the Castrol Aviator scheme in the skies again. 

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VH-LGZ, which is an Aero Commander S-2D-600 Ag Commander

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Visitors were able to wander the field and get close to the aircraft.

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Ryan PT-22C Recruit VH-NEA.

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Cessna 175A Skylark VH-BMV.

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VH-LTE a Piper PA-11 Cub Special.

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VH-TPE is a PA-25-235 built in 1964

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Ex RAAF Auster A11-40.

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Piper PA-28 VH-LGD.

Helitak 345 Display. 

Sponsored by the local CFA (Country Fire Authority) Kestrel Aviation’s locally based Bell 412 VH-XCN also known as Helitak 345 did a demonstration of its capabilities. From picking up the water via the suction hose to laying a line of water down, it was a great show of the machine’s capabilities not seen by the general public. 

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The Cars.

There really was something for every taste. With some real gems amongst them. From high-end exotics to Kingswoods and Falcons there was a real variety on display. 

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XB GT Sedan

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FPV BF GT FP

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Holden and Fords, aplenty.

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Bou and Luke were nowhere to be seen but General Lee was. Dodge Charger R/T.

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Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat! An absolute weapon!

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Holden Torana SL/R 5000 looking tough!

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Old and newer touring together

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Abarth 500 Bambino in full rally trim was a sight!

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XY Falcon ute.

I look forward to the next event and commend the organisers for getting this event done under such trying curcumstances. 

Dave