The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) Air Transport Wing (ATW) in Port Moresby city, drew massive crowds today during its highly anticipated Static Aircraft Display as part of the Defence Week celebrating the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary.
Most of the attendees were youths from the nearby ATS Blocks, along with families of PNGDF personnel from ATS Military Barracks, Murray Barracks, Taurama, and Goldie Barracks.
The event kicked off at 9 a.m. and continued until 3 p.m., showcasing aircraft from the Papua New Guinea Air Force alongside visiting aircraft and pilots from the Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
The display gave the public an up-close look at military aircraft, as well as an opportunity to interact with pilots and crew, sparking enthusiasm and curiosity, especially among younger attendees.
Among the crowd who spoke to PNG HAUSBUNG was Sterick Hayara, who resides at Skyview, along with Ezikiel Togango and Andrew from ATS last block.
They were full of energy, taking advantage of the school holidays to spend their first weekend break at the event. Sterick shared his excitement:
“I’ve always been curious about military planes because they are unique when they fly in the sky, unlike our Air Niugini passenger planes. So today was a chance I had to take to have a close look.”
Andrew added by noting it as an event that is part of the 50th Anniversary
“Nothing much to say, but the reason I had to attend is because this is part of our country’s 50th Independence celebrations.”
The event brought together families for quality time and gave youths the opportunity to satisfy their curiosity about Defense Force aircraft.
The group was also fortunate to meet the DC flight attendant of the RAAF C-130J, who gladly shared his experience with Andrew and Sterick
“Being a part of the RAAF has always been a dream since I was a kid. Now I’ve been with the Air Force for six years, and it’s pretty cool because I get to live my dream and serve my country.”
The Static Aircraft Display is the second-to-last event of the PNGDF Week-long celebration, which will conclude tomorrow.
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