Local newsNews

Spectacular aerobatic displays and stunts wow Rand Airport

A thrilling day out, at the Rand Airshow.

The annual Rand Airshow was recently held at Rand Airport.

It draws in crowds from all over Gauteng for a day filled with thrills, daring feats and magnificent aerial displays.

The crowd was treated to performances by:

The Eqstra Flying Lions Aerobatic Team.

The Eqstra Flying Lions Aerobatic Team wowed the crowds at the Rand Airshow, last Sunday, at Rand Airport, with their nail-biting formation stunts. The airshow was a great success, with people flocking from far and wide to witness the aerial spectacle. Photo: Leigh Hodgson
The Eqstra Flying Lions Aerobatic Team wowed the crowds at the Rand Airshow, last Sunday, at Rand Airport, with their nail-biting formation stunts. The airshow was a great success, with people flocking from far and wide to witness the aerial spectacle. Photo: Leigh Hodgson

The Gabriel Aerobatics Team.

The Gabriel Aerobatics Team in their Pitts Specials caught the crowd’s attention with their daring stunts.
The Gabriel Aerobatics Team in their Pitts Specials caught the crowd’s attention with their daring stunts.

The Mango’s Boeing 737-800.

Mango’s Boeing 737-800, piloted by Presidential Baobab Medal recipient Capt Scully Levin and co-piloted by Capt Rodney Chinn, took to the skies in a spectacular display showing what a Boeing is capable of.
Mango’s Boeing 737-800, piloted by Presidential Baobab Medal recipient Capt Scully Levin and co-piloted by Capt Rodney Chinn, took to the skies in a spectacular display showing what a Boeing is capable of.

The P-51 Mustang Sally.

P-51 Mustang Sally was one of the highlights of the Rand Airshow with her hair-raising stunts and high flying action, at Rand Airport, last Sunday. Photo: Melissa Hart
P-51 Mustang Sally was one of the highlights of the Rand Airshow with her hair-raising stunts and high flying action, at Rand Airport, last Sunday. Photo: Melissa Hart

The Henley Air Helicopter Bell 222s.

The Henley Air Helicopter Bell 222s were a great hit on the day.
The Henley Air Helicopter Bell 222s were a great hit on the day.

An Extra 300.

Elton Bondi and his Extra 300 showed the crowds what aerial aerobatics are all about.
Elton Bondi and his Extra 300 showed the crowds what aerial aerobatics are all about.

The show offered crowds a thrilling day out, as well as, giving the pilots an opportunity to showcase their skills.

Some spectacular videos of some of the displays:

View more photos here:

The Eqstra Flying Lions Aerobatic Team takes to the sky

Rand Airshow radial fly past

Show stopping helicopter display at the Rand Airshow

Go Mustang Sally

The Springbok Classic Air Beech 18 showed its star quality

Aerobatics display wows crowd

Mango’s Boeing 737-800 shines at the Rand Airshow

 

 

 

At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
You can read the full story on our App. Download it here.

Related Articles

Back to top button