The Australian International Airshow Down Under 97 was held atAvalon Airport in Victoria from 18-23 February. Despite a marked drop-off in the number of display aircraft over earlier shows, the event attracted a wide range of defence and general-aviation exhibitors. There was particular interest in Australia's pending requirement for an airborne early-warning aircraft and subsystems for the RAAF's recently selected BAe Hawk lead-in fighter trainer. Paul Lewis, Paul Phelan and Allan Winn report. Photography by Paul Phelan and Nick Harris.
Source: Flight International
