Airport photo of Pearce (YPEA) in Western Australia, Australia | AirHistory.net #340686
Location
City / Airport:PearceMap
Region / Country:Western Australia, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YPEA   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:RAAF 50th Anniversary Air Display Pearce 1971
Date & Photographer
Photo Date:29 March 1971
Photo by:Kurt Finger
Photo ID: 340686
Photo Comment

The lineup of aircraft participating in the 50th anniversary of the RAAF. The actual event set for the 28th March 1971, was a total washout due to the tail-end of a cyclone passing over RAAF Base Pearce. This was taken on Monday the 29th with all aircraft ready to depart back to the East Coast. Aircraft in the line-up 77 sqn Mirages with 3 aircraft from 76 sqn Mirages still in the aluminum finish. F-4Es not certain of the number, I think 6 aircraft. Out in the open a lone Canberra, and two C-130s at the back of the line-up.

This photo is copyright © Kurt Finger, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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