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High praise for Kyneton CFA

08/02/2016

By David Bonnici

Kyneton CFA member Shani McCulloch thrills to a unique perspective of the Macedon Ranges during a loop with pilot and fellow CFA volunteer Matt Henderson in his CT/4 Airtrainer.

Kyneton Aero Club held a special ‘Fire Fly’ day on Saturday to thank members of the local fire brigade and their families for their hard work and sacrifices, particularly during recent bushfires in the area.

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Several pilots and aircraft owners, such as Mr Henderson and Liberal MP Gordon Rich-Phillips, donated their time, aircraft and expense to provide free joyrides in a variety of aeroplanes from recreational aircraft to warbirds.

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