People from Germiston and surrounds descended on the Rand Airport for the return of the Rand Airshow on September 4.

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The day boasted tricks, stunts and aerobatic displays as it featured old war birds, helicopters, jet displays, mass bike rides and a whole lot more.

Young and old flooded the venue, which also featured a flea market, food stalls and a children’s entertainment area.

Flying Lions Aerobatic Team opened the show with a flypast to honour Warrant Officer Willem Erasmus and the four technicians who died during a plane crash at the Rand Airport on August 30.

The aerobatic team comprised Ellis Levin, Sean Thackwray, Arnie Meneghelli and Captain Scully Levin, who was an airline transport pilot with a grade one instructor rating.

Levin qualified as a pilot in the Air Force in 1964 and he joined South African Airways in 1971 and served for 43 years as a training captain on Hawker Siddley 74 8s, Boeing 727s, 737 – 200s, 737 – 800s, 747 Classics, 747 – 400s, Airbus A300s, 319s, 320s, A340 – 200s, A340 – 300s and A340 – 600s.

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He performed many solo and formation air displays in both Boeing and Airbus airliners and has almost 30 000 flying hours under his belt.

Arnie Meneghellin was a commercial pilot, holder of a commercial pilot’s license and a member of three aerobatic teams, flying the T-6 Texan, Pitts Special and the Extra 300.

Meneghellin had been involved in creating and developing the world’s first aerial stunts such as water-skiing aircraft chained together and the double inverted ribbon cut.

Damon Brett shared his one-time experience of flying in the DC3 aircraft. He said if one wants a different flying experience he recommends that they fly in the DC3 aeroplane.

The 1st Edenvale Scouts Group was also spotted in the crowds. Simon Vogel from the Scouts said as a child he used to attend the air show and the event brought back old and fond memories.

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Jadine Michael, a museum volunteer, encouraged the youth to be involved with the museum on a voluntary basis. She has been a volunteer since 2016.

The museum displayed its DC-4 1009 aircraft, otherwise known as Lebombo.