See This Action-Packed Temora Air Show Highlights Featuring WWII’s Iconic Spitfire & Mustang

A Living Tribute to Warbirds

The Temora Air Show in Australia offers a rare chance to see historic aircraft from the Second World War still flying. This event features both aerobatics and flyovers from some of the most well-known warplanes, including the British Spitfire and the American P-51 Mustang. The roar of their engines and the skill of the pilots draw large crowds, and for good reason. Each flight honors the planes and the people who once flew them.

The show also highlights other rare aircraft used in training and combat. One example is an aircraft that served during the Vietnam War and even saw action in the city of Hue during the Tet Offensive. With over 9,000 flight hours, it stands as a real piece of aviation history.

Aircraft of Many Roles

Another feature at Temora was a transport aircraft originally built for military use. Only 39 were sold at first, but after war broke out, over 9,000 were eventually built. It was mainly used for cargo and troop transport and was known in military service as the C-45.

One aircraft on display was later used to help train pilots in Australia. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney engine, it produced 1,650 horsepower. It was more refined than the earlier PC-9 and is used by multiple training schools in the Royal Australian Air Force today.

Legends in the Sky: The Spitfire and Mustang

A major highlight was the famous Spitfire, instantly recognizable by its elliptical wings. Over 20,000 were built in 24 different versions, with another 2,300 made for naval use. The Spitfire was powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, and later, a more powerful Griffin version.

Also flying was the American P-51 Mustang, known for its long range and strong performance. This aircraft played a key role in supporting Allied bombers over Europe and became a backbone of the Allied fighter force during the war.

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