More than 150 classic aeroplanes descended on Echuca for the Antique Aeroplane association’s annual national convention.

The theme for the event was the 70^th anniversary of the Beechcraft Bonanza, with seven examples of the iconic aircraft parked on display.

Winner of the Classic grand champion was Roy Fox’s DH Fox Moth, which had been restored to perfection by the team at Luskintyre aircraft restorations.

Matt Webber, owner of the company, accepted the award on behalf of Roy and said it was a pleasure to be involved in rebuilding such an iconic aircraft that has a history dating back to the beginnings of aeromedical evacuation services in the Northern Territory.

President of the Antique Aeroplane association Matt Henderson was ecstatic at the turn out and said it’s an example of what a grass roots flying association should be about.

“We are a large group who get together to simply enjoy our love of aeroplanes. It doesn’t matter what you fly, or don’t fly, as the case may be, but rather that you have a passion for aviation.”