by John Switala

This year, 2009, the Gliding Club of Victoria is celebrating 80 years in gliding. In order to commemorate this occasion we are organising a grand event to celebrate. The event will be held in the Club's tug hangar on Benalla Airfield on Saturday December 12 starting at 8 p.m.

The theme will be 1930s and 1940s, so come dressed in the fashion of the day or perhaps find one of granddad’s or grandma’s old uniforms; maybe grandma was a hostie in them days.  Fancy dress is not essential but will add to flavour of the celebration. A twelve piece band will be playing music from the 1930s through to current tastes so make sure you bring your dancing shoes! Cost is $35 per head. Food will be available for an additional cost and a bar will be available to quench your thirst after all that dancing.

An auction will be held of an out-of-spec (not one with bent tips) authentic Pawnee propeller. Although it can't be used on our Pawnees any more it it a good specimen for mounting in your home or office. A unique opportunity for an aviation enthusiast.

The local aviation museum will also be open during the day with many flying and non-flying displays to amuse.

Bookings are essential as we are limited to numbers, so call Rhonda at the GCV office on 03 5762 1058 or email gliding@benalla.net.au

Place this day in your diaries and help us make it an event to remember.