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25.01.2022 Air Show 2019 will be held on November 2. Come along for a great day out and check out the progress of the Anson too. For more info about the airshow click the following link: https://www.nhillaviationheritagecentre.com.au/nhill-airshow

25.01.2022 Check out this link. We have received ver good support from the Horsham Sports and Community Club...Thank you. https://m.facebook.com/story.php

25.01.2022 TOURISTS RETURN TO THE NHILL AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE Learning to fly has never been so much fun! Visitors were able to try their hand at flying during their time at the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre last weekend. Over 50 visitors from all over Victoria enjoyed their day out discovering some of Nhills past. The propeller from the locally built 1920s Silver Wings, the locally owned 1930s deSoutter, along with the Tiger Moth, Avro Anson and the Wirraway of the 1940s ar...e all on show as part of Nhills rich aviation history. The Link Trainer was a highlight for some visitors. This original flight simulator was invented in time to train hundreds of new pilots to fly at night or through clouds, during the Second World War . Climbing into a darkened cockpit pilots would follow their instructors orders and fly their plane, referring only to their instruments. Max Carland, of Nhill, a former RAAF pilot, remembers spending 28 hours in a Link Trainer. The best thing was you could always step out of it safely , even if youd had a rough flight or lost your way, he said. The NAHC will be open again this Saturday and Sunday from 10am -4pm . (Other times by appointment) Entry fees remain at $5, with children and members free . For more information phone 0490 657 770

24.01.2022 The Wirraway is coming today...slight hitch...will be here a little late....but will be here!

24.01.2022 Just a reminder that the Book Fair is open on the first Saturday of each month.

24.01.2022 YOU MAY LIKE TO CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING LINK. http://www.abc.net.au//wirraway-flies-home-to-comm/9705746

22.01.2022 REMINDER: NHILL CENTENERAY OF AVIATION AND AIR SHOW: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2ND, 2019 - Celebrating the centenary of aviation in Nhill Air displays and ground action for all ages... Contact: Secretary 0417 014 278 Email: [email protected] www.nhillaviationheritagecentre.com.au See more

22.01.2022 LEARN TO FLY '1930’S STYLE' AT THE NAHC It’s not a toy, it’s a 'fair dinkum' fully functional, flight simulator used to train hundreds of pilots during World War 2. Our very own was generously donated by John Loader and has been meticulously restored by Neil Thomas from Halls Gap. Neil spent hundreds of ours working on it and sourcing parts from all over the world to get it into operation. This Link Trainer is similar to the two that were used here at the Nhill base. Pull dow...n the hood and the whole cockpit is in darkness. Only the instruments are visible. So there’s no looking out of the windows for landmarks, just eyes glued to the instruments, teaching pilots valuable skills for flying at night or through clouds. Come and have your very own 'flight' with us at the NAHC on Saturday or Sunday 10am -4pm. $5 entry fee (cash only please) Children and Members FREE.

22.01.2022 BOOK FAIR - FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH! _-==-_BOOK SHELVES REQUIRED_-==-_ As you will be aware, we are running an ongoing book fair, which you are supporting very well...so a big thank you. This has been an amazing fund raiser for the NAHC. Do you have a bookshelf or shelving that is no longer required, which you would be willing to donate to help with the running of this book fair? If so we would love to hear from you. Via messenger or call 0490657770. Thank you.

20.01.2022 OLD MOTOR VEHICLE BATTERIES The NAHC collects old car, truck and heavy motor vehicle batteries as a way of raising funds to continue to grow this amazing tourist attraction for the community of Nhill. Batteries can be dropped off at Kingwill Engineering in Townsend Street, Nhill. Dont throw your old batteries into land fill, please give them to the NAHC. Thanks.

19.01.2022 WIRRAWAY A20-722 is finally home. After a few hiccups and a long wait the Wirraway finally landed at Nhill at approx 3pm. What a day! The number of people who turned up to support the NAHC and witness the flying in of the Wirraway just amazed us. We knew we had very strong community support for this project but yesterday really cemented just how strong this support is. On behalf of the Community of Nhill - A huge thank you to all who helped in any way, yesterday and over the past 2 years it has taken for us to come to this point. It was a real pleasure to know that we had raised the total funds required for the purchase by the time the Wirraway landed. THANK YOU!

19.01.2022 Some interesting information regarding the aeradio building at the Nhill Aerodrome. The building looks quite a bit different now, as it is being restored to original condition by volunteer locals.

17.01.2022 YOU MAY LIKE TO CHECK OUT THIS LINK TOO! https://www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au//photos-video-fres/

16.01.2022 Check out this link...well worth a look. https://acesflyinghigh.wordpress.com//restoring-an-avro-a/

15.01.2022 From this weekend our centre will be closing its doors to keep our community safe. Check back with us in September to see whats happening. Thank you for your understanding. #staysafe

14.01.2022 The Nhill Air Show is the perfect opportunity for a weekend away! Situated halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide, its set to be an exhilarating day of entertai...nment! Thrilling aviation action will take over the skies, whilst fans and families can also find plenty to do on the ground to keep the good times barrel-rolling! SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 10:00am 4:00pm | Airshow from 11:00am Historical warbirds will take to the skies in a stunning spectacle. Hair raising aerobatic performances by the Paul Bennet Airshows team. Heaps of joy flights and sky diving opportunities. Flight simulators to test your skills. Historic photographic display. Live music by the Pacific Belles. Display of military, vintage and classic cars Plenty of historic planes on display Fashion parade Community market stalls Plenty of yummy local food Face painting and jumping castle for the kids Paper aeroplane competition Beat the ques and make the most of this action-packed day by grabbing your tickets today! Available from https://www.nhillaviationheritagecentre.com.au/nhill-airshow Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Adelaide, South Australia Nhill, Victoria Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Australian Air Shows #airshow #festival #weekendaway #familytrip #getaway

14.01.2022 LEARN TO FLY 1930S STYLE AT THE NAHC Its not a toy, its a fair dinkum fully functional, flight simulator used to train hundreds of pilots during World War 2. Our very own was generously donated by John Loader and has been meticulously restored by Neil Thomas from Halls Gap. Neil spent hundreds of ours working on it and sourcing parts from all over the world to get it into operation. This Link Trainer is similar to the two that were used here at the Nhill base. Pull dow...n the hood and the whole cockpit is in darkness. Only the instruments are visible. So theres no looking out of the windows for landmarks, just eyes glued to the instruments, teaching pilots valuable skills for flying at night or through clouds. Come and have your very own flight with us at the NAHC on Saturday or Sunday 10am -4pm. $5 entry fee (cash only please) Children and Members FREE.

11.01.2022 SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST.

11.01.2022 Airshow 2019 Please follow the link below to view a video of the airshow. Enjoy, https://youtu.be/yqe0PmrClgQ

10.01.2022 CENTENARY TRANSCONTINENTAL GROUP FLIGHT - Stopping off at Nhill on Saturday March 21 - TOMORROW. WE ARE PROCEEDING WITH THIS EVENT and look forward to seeing you at the Nhill Aerodrome from 10:30am onwards. Please see previous post for details.

09.01.2022 Here are some recent photos of the Anson, with one wing complete. A huge achievement by the restoration team.

08.01.2022 DATE CHANGE. This weekends 10th birthday celebration of the NAHC at the center will now be held on Saturday the 24th of November. Please spread the word.

07.01.2022 CENTENARY TRANSCONTINENTAL GROUP FLIGHT - Stopping off at Nhill on Saturday March 21. Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Inc., has been invited by the Aviation Historical Society of Australia (NSW) Inc., to participate in the Centenary Transcontinental Group Flight which is a celebration of the centenary of the England to Australia Air Race, won by Ross and Keith Smith on 23rd March 1920. The group flight will stop off at Nhill on Saturday 21st March, 2020 as a staging point, for... refueling and also to visit the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre. Members of the public and aviation enthusiasts are invited to attend at the Nhill Aerodrome to witness part of this historic event. The number of aircraft stopping at Nhill is undetermined, with arrivals anticipated to commence around 11am. Aircraft that we are expecting include a Sea Bear and Pipistrel, (headline aircraft), Lake Buccaneer VH-TZT, Jabiru, Winjeel and a Cirrus. There may be a few additional aircraft but this will not be known until the day. A BBQ will be available for all visitors for a gold coin donation. At some stage during the day, time permitting, one of the Pilots Michael Smith will talk about his adventures and Tom Lockley the coordinator of the centenary event will talk about the history of the Smith flight. This is not a formal event, and there is no formal itinerary as the weather and other unforeseen factors will impact how the day turns out. We do plan however, to have our local Tiger Moth fly over the aerodrome and do a re-enactment of the letter drop, that took place during the air race, in the main street of the Nhill township in March 1920.

07.01.2022 BOOK FAIR THIS SATURDAY 4TH JULY 2020

06.01.2022 A massive aircraft line-up like Nhill Air Show requires a lot of high-quality fuel to make it all happen. Special thanks to Aero Refuellers who provide fuel to ...keep these machines in the air. Aero Refuellers offer tailored fuel solutions to numerous industry sectors that require: Bulk Fuel Drummed and Portable Tank Fuel Remote Location Tanker and Fuel Supply Aviation Lubricants Facility Maintenance Tailored Infrastructure Planning and Construction Training, Compliance and Certification Operations and Quality Control Manuals Always a reliable service to make sure our planes keep flying. #airshows Paul Bennet Airshows #aerorefuellers Nhill Air Show #aerobatics Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre

06.01.2022 The Nhill Air Show will be roaring into Nhill Aerodrome THIS WEEKEND! Things are starting to get very exciting with a thrilling line-up of aircraft set to take ...to the skies and a great number of activities happening on the ground THIS SATURDAY. DONT MISS OUT! This show is set to have something for everyone! If youre already planning on coming along, make sure you grab your tickets online so you dont miss a moment of the action! Available via https://www.nhillaviationheritagecentre.com.au/nhill-airshow Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Paul Bennet Airshows Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Adelaide, South Australia Mount Gambier, South Australia, AustraliaWarrnambool, Victoria Ballarat, Victoria Horsham, Victoria

03.01.2022 BOOK FAIR - THIS SATURDAY MARCH 7

03.01.2022 An update on the progress of the wing on Anson W2364. Looking Good! A real work of art...thanks to Mike Kingwill and assistant Kent Goldsworthy.

02.01.2022 CENTENARY TRANSCONTINENTAL GROUP FLIGHT - Stopping off at Nhill on Saturday March 21. At this point in time we are planning to proceed with this event. Please see previous post for details.