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Mate, couldn't agree more about the rude bloke on the gate, he has some issues and I suggest your friend write to the base commander to complain... more complaints, more likely he is to get the flick.
As for the a/c. Did you friend actually go into the Museum itself or did s/he just drive around?
Check this out
RAAF Museum: 360deg Views
The museum has a fantastic display of some very beautiful A/C. The ones you are referring to are covered in a protective rubber 'paint' which will stop corrosion and protect them until a new hangar/display area can be built.
Yes they look crappy, but under the rubber, they should be holding up.
The reason they are out there is that the previous government was planning on selling Point Cook for a number of years, however for a variety of reason the sale didn't go ahead. The base now remains in Defence hands.
Throughout the period of 'uncertainty' nothing was done for the upkeep of the base. When it was decided to remain in hands of Defence, money was spent (RWY lights, surface work, taxy ways, hard stand).
There are plans to spend considerable sums of money to create a purpose built display area covering at least two hangars, so that far more aircraft can be displayed.
Also, don't forget to go there on Tue/Thur/Sun at 1300 for a flying display by a museum aircraft.
Remember, all this is 30 minutes from Melbourne and is FREE!
Hope your friend go's back and has a good look around, I'm sure they'll enjoy it
