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Lourens Kruger, one of the organisers of the Klinicare Wings & Wheels Air Show said it was heart-warming, however, to have seen such a large crowd attending the event despite the weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe clouds might have been too low layered and a risk for flying, but the spirit of the crowd and all who supported and participated at the air show, was high. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u201dA huge thank you to the public, our sponsors and everyone who supported and contributed to the success of the Wings & Wheels air show. Their support made it possible for the Uitenhage Airfield Association to contribute to identified beneficiaries of the show, namely Drostdy Workshop for Mentally Disabled, Huis Minette as well as Huis Najaar,\u201d said Kruger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The air show ended on a high note with a performance by popular artist Franja du Plessis, who proved to be a good drawcard to the event. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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