Following Kroonstad a few weeks before, the SA Police Airwing with the Rapid Response and Dog Units staged a mock illegal diamond and fire arm deal - which demonstrated stolen vehicle recovery with the use of a Eurocopter AS 350 B3 piloted by Johan van Grunten from the Police Air Wing. 

Johnnie Smith - Slick 360	The Dog Units also demonstrated the roles of the various Police dogs. Johnie Smith displayed a Slick 360 and a Tiger Moth for the crowd.  The recently introduced darting of a rhino (fibreglass) with the use of a helicopter also featured at Bultfontein. Freddie Nel piloted the all white R44. Orsmond Aviation from Bethlehem attended in a twin seater crop sprayer and also performed a short display.
SA Police Air Wing	Chris Potgieter - Augusta A119 Koala

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Joint Aviation Awareness Project is a venture by the local Bultfontein community to introduce aviation to children from the surrounding areas. The project was co-ordinated by Ismael Mkwena from SACAA (South African Civil Aviation Authority) and Nico Buys from Bultfontein. Around 1000 children from various backgrounds were introduced to the number of career opportunities available in aviation. 

 As part of the Wheels & Wings theme the day was supported by the local motorcycle clubs with Harley Davidsons, BMWs and other two wheel monsters on display. This was in addition to the classic motor vehicles and a large number of farming equipment.

As it was Super 14 rugby semi finals many elected to depart early but the big screen in the marquee tent served just as well with great rural hospitality. In all more than 50 aircraft attended.

All photos: C. Hugo, F. Hugo, A. Dyason, P. van Schalkwyk.

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