Here’s the latest I can confirm about Wings Over Shellharbour from recent reporting:
The event returned in mid-May 2026 under new management. Reports from early May 2026 indicated that Paul Bennet Airshows had taken over the organizing duties, with a program featuring multiple Spitfires, the world’s only airworthy F4U-1D Corsair, and other high-profile displays. This marked a renewal after the previous operator withdrew, signaling the show’s continued importance to the Illawarra region.[2][3][8]
Media outlets highlighted three flying Spitfires scheduled for the event, including the debut appearance of a two-seat Spitfire Mk. IX in the Southern Hemisphere, alongside the Corsair and other notable acts. Organizers also promoted additional ground attractions and a broad festival atmosphere intended to attract visitors from Sydney, Canberra, and beyond.[3][8][2]
Government and tourism sources reiterated Wings Over Shellharbour as a major regional airshow on the NSW South Coast, with expectations of drawing tens of thousands of visitors over the weekend and bringing economic benefits to the Shellharbour area and Illawarra more broadly.[6][7][8]
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Australia's largest regional airshow returns to Shellharbour Airport on the NSW South Coast on 16-17 May, with a program that includes three flying Spitfires, the world's only airworthy F4U-1D Corsair...
www.australianflying.com.auThree Spitfires soaring over the NSW coastline, a motorcycle backflipping over an aircraft, and a Piper Cub landing on the back of a moving truck - Wings Over Shellharbour returns to the NSW South Coast on 16-17 May 2026 with a flying program designed to draw weekend visitors from across the state to Australia’s largest regional airshow.Held at Shellharbour Airport in the Illawarra region, the event is the only major airshow within easy reach of Sydney and Canberra and is expected to attract...
media.destinationnsw.com.auWings Over Shellharbour takes place in the stunning Illawarra region on the NSW South Coast, just over an hour south of Sydney.
www.nsw.gov.auWings Over Shellharbour takes place in the stunning Illawarra region on the NSW South Coast, just over an hour south […]
www.visitshellharbour.com.auWings Over Shellharbour returned to Shellharbour Airport on the May 16 and 17 weekend for its first airshow under new operators, after Paul Bennet took over the event in December. The show came back to life less than eight months after the previous operator, AMDA Foundation, pulled out and left the event in limbo. Bennet said he did not want to see it disappear and called it a great show for the region, saying someone had to take it over. He added that his own airshow business meant he knew...
www.mogazmasr.comA collection of military aircraft, including the only two-seat Spitfire in the southern hemisphere, is expected to steal the show at Australia’s largest regional airshow, Wings Over Shellharbour.
www.defenceconnect.com.auWings Over Shellharbour May 16-17: Australia's largest regional airshow with 15,000+ visitors, three Spitfires, and world-first aerial stunts.
meyka.comWings Over Shellharbour takes place in the stunning Illawarra region on the NSW South Coast, just over an hour south of Sydney. Set against the breath
www.visitnsw.comShellharbour Airport (formerly Illawarra Regional Airport), Wollongong NSW, Australia. The airshow is confirmed for 16-17 May 2026. Wings Over Shellharbour is held in Illawarra on the NSW south coast, just over an hour south of Sydney. Situated in a picturesque location with an amazing backdrop Read more ...
www.airshowtravel.co.nzThe sky is set to erupt with action as Wings Over Shellharbour brings high-energy aviation thrills to the South Coast!
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