TAVAS Air Show Weekend

Details: The TAVAS Great Fly In event celebrates both vintage and modern fighter aircraft with a Reb Baron triplane replica and a FA-18 Super Hornet display, and lots of aircraft in between. On Saturday, with 10 troopers in attendance we were able to set up our display tables and have troopers ready for the 9am opening. We staggered the costuming so we had folks kitted up throughout the day. A big effort by the twin newbie TKs Wrexham and Raptor, both trooping for the first time. They did a fantastic job under the watchful eye of Diatium. Blue celebrated his Birthday by trooping Saturday so was rewarded with a cupcake and rousing song. Mortogg was his usual enthusiastic self and trooped with heaps of energy, and the Tie Pilots looked great in a trio as they mingled with the crowds. The wranglers did an excellent job manning the table, the donation buckets and keeping troopers safe. We were very lucky with the fine weather, and a strong breeze kept everybody comfortable. After the C-17 Globemaster did its flyby at 2pm, crowds dispersed and we wrapped up and headed out. Day 2 was another perfect sunny trooping day, four troopers this time. Crowds were a bit smaller at gate opening but by mid morning we were swamped with kids and fans. Lots of photos, high fives and interest in the club, donations in the buckets. Crowds had thinned out after lunch and the fly over finale was at 2pm, so troopers kitted out and we packed up the displays and tables which was by then being buffeted by the wind. In conclusion a really successful and fun weekend of trooping, folks put in a great effort and well done to the newbies, especially Lucy who attended both days. Thanks to all that attended, we were well rewarded with a good total for Angel Flight, great public feedback and some excellent flying displays for the aviation fans amongst us.