Open Cockpits and Engine Run Family Fun Day at the South Australian Aviation Museum
Could you imagine yourself sitting in the cockpit of a C-47, about to fly allied POWs out of Changi at the end of WW2 like one of the SAAM members?
The general public will get the opportunity to get up close to numerous aircraft on Sunday 26 February 2023 when the SAAM will have its first open cockpits and engine run family fun day in more than 3 years.
Go along for an action packed day at the South Australian Aviation Museum, with lots of fun for big and little kids guaranteed.
Aircraft engines will be running, there’ll be aircraft cockpits open to sit in, and you can view aircraft up close.
Stay tuned for more event details to be announced soon.
Note: Not all engines are to be run on the day. Engines will be selected based on their serviceability.
SAAM Entrance Fees:
- Adults $15
- Concession $10.50
- Family $36 (2 Adults & 3 Children)
- Children (5yrs – 15yrs) $7.50
- Children (under 5) Free
About the SAAM
SAAM is a non-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Their focus is to collect, record and display the history of civil and military aviation in South Australia. The SAAM Foundation is an incorporated charitable trust and donations to the SAAM Foundation are tax deductible. SAAM welcomes donations of aircraft, aircraft parts, aviation memorabilia, books, documents, models, photographs and uniforms, subject to their selection criteria.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the South Australian Aviation Museum website or follow their Facebook page for updates.
What: Open Cockpits and Engine Run Family Fun Day
When: Sunday 26 February 2023 | 9:00am-4:00pm
Where: South Australian Aviation Museum 66 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide
Who: All Ages
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: South Australian Aviation Museum Facebook page
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