Salzburg Aerodrome, Hanger 7
Now that the weather is
up to scratch swimming in the lake and sitting about yarning is the default, particularly now Matthew and Clare are with us. After seeing RedBull aircraft in the air overhead and discovering that the RedBull hanger is in Salzburg, a visit was in order. The
Flying Bulls are probably one of the most impressive collections in the world with the aircraft maintained, for the large part in better than original condition. Hanger 7 consists of two hangers, one for maintenance and storage and the other for storage, display and entertaining with a range of very elaborate bars and resuraunts. Entry was free, the hostesses dressed like nineteen seventies air hostesses and the entry and parking free. As it was the end of the day, the hanger being open till ten, we had the run of the place as tour busses and tourists are long gone. The advantage of travelling with children is that one in no way feels tempted by the fine dining and bars. What is absolutely staggering is that all of the aircraft are airworthy and regularly flown. Hope to see some at the
air races next weekend.
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| Carpark behind the maintenance hanger |
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| The main entrance |
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| The cars were impressive but mere trinkets compared to the aircraft |
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| Huge range of F1 |
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| Fairchild PT-19, WWII trainer |
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| Cubs are cool but I like uncle Richard's Auster better (side by side seating) |
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This is what was flying over us a couple of days ago,
the fully aerobatic B0105 |
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The radical engined Sycamore with Australian Ash wings,
Britain's first helicopter. |
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The media helicopter featured a NZ made camera system developed
in part by our new Head Engineer Mike, in his previous role at
Shotover |
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337, they make a cool sound with their
props turning different directions |
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| One of four Alpha Jets, I'm sure we will see these next weekend |
As the sun set the amazing theatre lighting gradually turned on in the hanger. Didn't spend a cent, left with a beautiful magazine.
Thank you Red Bull, you are an inspiration
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