24/04/2025
𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗖 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗔 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁
This ANZAC Day, Platinum Aircraft Charter proudly pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who served, and those who continue to serve, in the defence of our nation.
𝗔𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 25𝘁𝗵, we are honored that our sister company ADELAIDE BIPLANES—alongside some of our most passionate and skilled pilots—will take to the skies in two aircraft that are themselves pieces of living history: the 1942 Boeing Stearman and the 1940 de Havilland Tiger Moth.
These iconic vintage aircraft, painted in unmistakable, vibrant yellow, will depart Aldinga Airfield at approximately 0700. In solemn formation, they will soar gracefully over the Aldinga Memorial, before continuing on to Willunga, tracing a respectful path above the main street, and finally returning to Aldinga around 0730.
These aren’t just aircraft—they are airborne time machines.
The Tiger Moth, a staple in RAAF pilot training during WWII, and the rugged Boeing Stearman, used to prepare pilots for the demands of aerial combat, echo the courage of a generation. It's humbling to know that pilots who trained in these very models would go on to serve in pivotal battles alongside Australian forces across the globe.
In South Australia, Tiger Moths were once a common sight in local training schools during the 1940s. Today, they serve a gentler mission—reminding us of the youth who once climbed into their cockpits with dreams of flight and a deep sense of duty.
As a family-owned aviation business, this day holds deep meaning for us. We fly not just with skill, but with heart—with gratitude stitched into every turn and throttle adjustment.
So, if you're nearby, look to the skies just after dawn—and when you see that flash of yellow overhead, know that it's more than just a flight. It’s a tribute. A thank you. A soaring salute.
Lest we forget.
— 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗺 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 & 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆
