The old foreshore airstrip, long used as sports fields, came to life again with short take-off and landings going on every few minutes. Those with vantage points from the apartments and hotel units along Terrace Road were particularly fortunate, as they could watch the activities on the air strip, plus a direct view of the circuit.
And although the wait seemed interminable, the show put on by the military aircraft prior to the races was spectacular.
Well done, Perth. But you will have to work hard at keeping these races being held in WA. We have lost other events to other states, such as the Rally Australia, and I have no doubt the air races will be hotly contested, too, in years to come.
