AirCentre Aviation News Digest
January '97
Wednesday 1
New Year starts off with a Bang
Fireworks light up the Brisbane Sky
. . . . Archerfield slowly wakes up looking for a new owner!
History Reminder
Saturday 11
Jet sets the pace in the Flying Training Circuit
Provost owner R. Broadbent in the Strikemaster joins "the learners"
. . . . First Pure Jet to carry out "Circuits & Bumps" at the Airfield
History Maker
Thursday 16
Fire, Police & Ambulance Services called to the Airfield
Staff evacuate Hangars, suspected Cyanide Gas fumes
"Expensive" Noxious Chemical "disappears" down drain
. . . . . Business & Companies at the 'Field are following "suit"!
View of the Disruption
Thursday 23
Air Force PC9's Roulettes Formation Team visit Brisbane
Full Airshow Aerobatic routine carried out over the City Center
. . . . Archerfield misses out on another mid-week Air Activity
Another First!
Friday 24
DC4 Grounded and under continuous guard by Hoffmann Special
Services
Owner & Shareholders of the '4 trying to resolve the financial problems
. . . . The "Grand Old Lady " of the Skies appears to be
enjoying the attention
Retirement Village
Sunday 26
Roulettes Formation Team join in Australia Day celebrations
Display sequence carried out over Brisbane City in appalling weather conditions
. . . . The writer and Archerfield
formatiom aviator impressed with the display
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