A MILDURA-raised Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader returned to where his piloting career began, performing at Sunday's air show in front of his home crowd.

No.100 Sqn Ldr Samuel Da Graca Costa said he had a blast being back where his passion for aviation began.

"I am just so blessed to be able to come back to where it all started,” he said. “It's just been amazing.

"I learnt to fly...