There was a tumultuous welcome at Merimbula Airport on Sunday for Ryan Campbell, of Merimbula, who has broken the world record to become the youngest pilot to circumnavigate the globe.
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Hundreds of people lined the barrier at the airport as Ryan overflew the runway.
As he landed, he passed under an arch of water cannons from two Rural Fire Service trucks as his dad, Lindsay Campbell, waved the batons to bring him to a stop.
As the cabin door opened the crowd roared its welcome home to a young man they have got to know as their very own hero.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
Teen pilot Ryan Campbell has been treated to a hero's welcome in his hometown.
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