Archive for the ‘Museum News’ Category

HARS hosts RAAF FA/18

Following a spectacular high-energy display at the Wings Over Illawarra Open Day 2010, RAAF Hornet A21-54 and its pilot, James Atkinson, took a couple of days rest and relaxation, soaking up the atmosphere at HARS headquarters. Plenty of HARS members were on hand to help out, providing a unique photo...

March 2nd, 2010 | Museum News | Read More

Cordoba, Spain – Engine Recovery Mission Day 1

As part of the Historical Aircraft Restoration Soceity engine acquisition and rebuild programme, a team of dedicated HARS engineers have travelled to Cordoba, Spain, to recover four radial engines and propellors. The team arrived at sunrise (08:30, due to a combination of longitude and daylight saving)...

October 20th, 2009 | Museum News | Read More

HARS Acquires Engine Overhaul Business

A major initiative has been launched by HARS President Bob De La Hunty and Treasurer Robert Greinert to guarantee the future supply of radial aircraft engines to the HARS fleet. Following months of negotiations with Peter Brook, CEO of Pacific Aircraft Engines (PAE),Brisbane, agreement has been reached...

September 3rd, 2009 | Museum News | Read More

Dick Smith to Visit HARS 1st August 2009

Well known Australian aviation adventurer and businessman, Dick Smith, is expected to visit the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society on Saturday the 1st August 2009. Dick will arrive in his helicopter and be here between 11.30am and 1.30pm to inspect and review the ongoing Catalina flying boat works....

July 5th, 2009 | Museum News | Read More

KidsFest Shellharbour 2009

About 120 kids and their parents turned up today and enjoyed a day of fun filled activities at HARS. The Illawarra’s largest event aimed at young children aged 0-5 years is now on! KidsFest Shellharbour is a week long festival running from 10 to16 May 2009. KidsFest is an activity of Communities for...

May 12th, 2009 | Museum News | Read More

HARS Hospitality a Global Affair

HARS played host to the unexpected arrival of a large business jet from Brisbane today. HARS members and guests enjoyed the view of the largest business jet to have used Wollongong Airport. The privately owned Bombardier Global 5000 is an ultra-long range VIP jet, capable of cruising at very high...

May 3rd, 2009 | Museum News | Read More

Citroens and Austin 7’s on Show at HARS

HARS members were treated to an automotive spectacular this weekend with the arrival of the Citroen & Austin 7’s Car Club, Sunday 3rd May 09. Restorers and enthusiasts travelled to Albion Park to take a walk through the HARS facilities, learning more about our aviation restoration and preservation...

May 3rd, 2009 | Museum News | Read More