Engines roar at Wesbank Airshow
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Aviation fanatics had the opportunity to watch aerobatic aircraft stunts PIC: Monirul Bhuiyan-Pressphoto
Multitudes of aviation fanatics flocked the event. Although Showtime could not confirm the exact number of this year’s attendance, the figures have been escalating over the years. Last year a confirmed number of 5,000 people turned up for the show.
This year the numbers had seemingly increased. Previously called Matsieng Airshow, the event organised by the Matsieng Trust Fund in partnership with Wesbank Botswana, intends to raise funds for charitable organisations, through the family fun day filled with aerobatic aircraft stunts. At the venue, an assortment of classical and modern aircraft were assembled. The organisers would take enthusiasts around for a tour of the aircraft, which were a marvel to watch, especially the classical ones. Notably at the event there were no ‘blessers’, as most came to the event with their families for the fun day.
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