{"id":98023,"date":"2015-09-02T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-02T08:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/98023\/spectacular-aerobatic-displays-and-stunts-wow-rand-airport\/"},"modified":"2015-09-02T10:59:10","modified_gmt":"2015-09-02T08:59:10","slug":"spectacular-aerobatic-displays-and-stunts-wow-rand-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2015\/09\/02\/spectacular-aerobatic-displays-and-stunts-wow-rand-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Spectacular aerobatic displays and stunts wow Rand Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

The annual Rand Airshow was recently held at Rand Airport.<\/p>\n

It\u00a0draws in crowds from all over Gauteng\u00a0for a day filled with thrills, daring feats and magnificent aerial displays.<\/p>

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The crowd was treated to performances by:<\/p>\n

The Eqstra Flying Lions Aerobatic Team.<\/p>

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The Eqstra Flying Lions Aerobatic Team wowed the crowds at the Rand Airshow, last Sunday, at Rand Airport, with their nail-biting formation stunts. The airshow was a great success, with people flocking from far and wide to witness the aerial spectacle. Photo: Leigh Hodgson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Gabriel Aerobatics Team.<\/p>\n

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The Gabriel Aerobatics Team in their Pitts Specials caught the crowd\u2019s attention with their daring stunts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The\u00a0Mango\u2019s Boeing 737-800.<\/p>\n

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Mango\u2019s Boeing 737-800, piloted by Presidential Baobab Medal recipient Capt Scully Levin and co-piloted by Capt Rodney Chinn, took to the skies in a spectacular display showing what a Boeing is capable of.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The P-51 Mustang Sally.<\/p>\n

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P-51 Mustang Sally was one of the highlights of the Rand Airshow with her hair-raising stunts and high flying action, at Rand Airport, last Sunday. Photo: Melissa Hart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Henley Air Helicopter Bell 222s.<\/p>\n

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The Henley Air Helicopter Bell 222s were a great hit on the day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An\u00a0Extra 300.<\/p>\n

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Elton Bondi and his Extra 300 showed the crowds what aerial aerobatics are all about.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The show offered\u00a0crowds a thrilling day out, as well as, giving the pilots an opportunity to showcase their skills.<\/p>\n

Some spectacular videos of some of the displays:<\/strong><\/p>\n