Darwin Saturday 16th July

The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre is on the itinerary today. This centre houses an impressive presentation of aircraft and displays depicting the Territory 's involvement in aviation, both civil & military.
Aircraft displays include the massive Boeing B-52 Bomber, only 1 of 2 on display in the world outside of the USA. Also displayed was the Mirage and Sabre jet fighters as well as a replica Mk VIII Spitfire. The wreckage of a Japanese Zero Fighter which was shot down on the first air raid on Darwin on 19/02/42 was also exhibited.

Claire was impressed by the first women entering Aviation history such as Amy Johnson and Amelia Erheart. We all enjoyed the commentary provided by those who were there. Although not on display, we enjoyed the history of the Catalinas as Nick's Grandfather was a mechanic during WWII on these.
Cooled off @ the Leanyer WaterPark on the watersides provided free.