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  1. SAAM is delighted to announce that Co-founder and Chairman of Nova Systems, Jim Whalley has accepted the appointment of Patron of the South Australian Aviation Museum.

  2. Installing the last of the hi-bay LED lights in Hangar 1. Now there's a handy gadget we could do with one of our own...

  3. SAAM is a museum enjoyed by all ages. Here's young Hunter having a fine time at the controls of the Aero Commander this morning! Hope to see you again soon Hunter.

  4. ... And here's a bit of video of VH-NJL's arrival at SAAM this morning ...https://vimeo.com/270036831 

  5. SAAM has agreed to an F-111 swap so that our existing loaned aircraft A8-134 will go to the Australian War Memorial and be replaced by A8-132, presently at RAAF Base Edinburgh. http://ow.ly/DlVd30jBw1t 

  6. Nigel Daw, SAAM's librarian, was there to congratulate Parafield Airport Ltd on the opening of their Parafield Aviation Heritage Centre yesterday. That's Nigel on the right in the first photo with Barry Rogers, Parafield Airport Manager. http://ow.ly/FmKd30jz3B3 

  7. Most jobs around the museum take skill, hard work and perseverance, but some don't get the profile of the major restorations. Here's an example: Peter Page has been quietly working away on Caribou A4-225's badly weathered paintwork for months. http://ow.ly/BQou30jz3yI 

  8. The fun never stops at SAAM - don't forget we'll be open every day over Easter and yours truly will be on the door on Easter Sunday with Rod and Jean Kopp - and we might just have a bag of Easter Eggs for the littlies...

  9. Here's a snapshot of all the things to do and see at SAAM - member Trevor Tilley put this poster together for us.
    Don't forget (it's in the fine print) we are open every day except Christmas Day so why not drop by for Adelaide Cup Day on Monday?!

  10. VISITOR COMMENTS: Going to South Australia? Check out this interesting museum! South Australian Aviation Museum It is very interesting and a lot of fun. Get inside these planes for a close up look! Kelly Turpin. http://ow.ly/XPYo30ito67 

  11. New!!! Cockpit Experience -
    We've just introduced a new cockpit tours program! You can spend 30 minutes in the cockpit of any of the C-47 Dakota, F-27 Friendship, Macchi Jet Trainer or DHC-4 Caribou with an experienced guide for $30 per aircraft! http://www.saam.org.au 

  12. We haven't said anything about the Anson restoration lately, but Bob Pratt and his crew are making progress. http://ow.ly/foJt30igIWd 

  13. Chas Schaedel has written a new profile of the South Australian McCloughry brothers-in-arms, Wilfred and Edgar, who served together with No 4 AFC in France. http://ow.ly/MQO030ibE0G 

  14. Swung by the Vimy Memorial at Adelaide Airport the other day and it was great to see the finished refurbishment. We're proud of our small part in it.

  15. Progress! Waynne Lee and Glenn Duthie installed the nose gear on AP-C3 Orion A9-756 at SAAM this morning. Thanks guys - fine use of Australia Day! http://ow.ly/nivj30i1PyQ 

  16. Our January newsletter is now ready for download from our website here:http://ow.ly/zOdf30hS6oT