The Flying Lions were invited to a private strip near Hekpoort on December 13, 2016, to do a display for the pilots, family and friends of some\u00a0 30-odd vintage aircraft who had just done a mammoth flight trekking through Africa\u00a0 from Crete and were soon to continue on their way to Cape Town.<\/p>\n
As the Harvards arrived overhead the airspace was cleared and the Flying Lions did an aerobatic display which is still remembered today.<\/p>
On the ground were various members of the Puma Energy Company which had sponsored fuel for the epic trip of the vintage aircraft and as the Lions landed they were met by the Pumas\u2019 Zohra McDoolley-Aimone, the head of corporate affairs Africa, who was impressed with what she had seen.<\/p>\n
Puma is busy establishing a strong footprint in South Africa with their vehicle service stations, as well as aircraft fuel supply to major airports such as O R Tambo and many others.<\/p>
They could see a synergy between the Flying Lions, Puma Energy and the marketing of the Puma brand and that is how the sponsorship started.<\/p>\n
The Flying Lions are ideal flying billboards.<\/p>\n
They have a phenomenal presence and they are part of a heritage which most South Africans can relate to and recognise.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n #ToDo \u2013 Rand Airshow 2017 \u2013 JoburgToday<\/a><\/p>\n Flying Lions take to the skies with some new plumage<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n They make a huge statement when seen flying overhead at an event with the great roar of the engines and smoke billowing off the exhaust stacks.<\/p>\n The Flying Lions have been operating as a display team for 17 years, doing formation aerobatic displays in a four-ship element and they are loved and sought after at every airshow and event.<\/p>\n If you are going to be at the Rand Airshow this Sunday (August 20) you will be sure to see the Flying Lions in action with their new Puma livery.<\/p>\n The airshow will have attractions from vintage aircraft to the latest aircraft made from composite materials, as well as jets.<\/p>\n Spectators will be enthralled by the non-stop action of back-to-back flying displays by some of the world\u2019s best pilots.<\/p>\n The flea market and food stalls on the ground, allows for everyone in the family to be entertained.<\/p>\n There will are also be jumping castles for the children and photo opportunities next to a Puma Harvard.<\/p>\n There will be raffles and competitions which one can enter to win a flip in an aircraft.<\/p>\n Gates open at 7am and the airshow runs from 10.30am to 4pm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>, Leigh Hodgson (journalist)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or Puleng Sekabate\u00a0<\/span>pulengs@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n