10 results found
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Event: | Tocumwal Airshow 2023 |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 2023 |
| Photo by: | Dave SoderstromContact |
| Photo ID: | 603028Submit Correction |
| View count: | 95 |
Flying at the event is the one and only VH-BOB, after a lengthy restoration, it was the aircraft first public display.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 2023 |
| Photo by: | Dave SoderstromContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Event: | Tocumwal Airshow 2023 |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 2023 |
| Photo by: | Dave SoderstromContact |
| Photo ID: | 603028Submit Correction |
| View count: | 95 |
Flying at the event is the one and only VH-BOB, after a lengthy restoration, it was the aircraft first public display.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 2023 |
| Photo by: | Dave SoderstromContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Dave SoderstromContact |
| Photo ID: | 499592Submit Correction |
| View count: | 138 |
Since 1994, Mustang VH-BOB has operated under an Air Operators Certificate as this particular model of an Australian-built Mustang is a fully certified type aircraft. After making a wheels up landing in 2008 the time came to completely rebuild it. The aircraft is getting closer to returning to the air and is seen doing an engine run-up.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Dave SoderstromContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Dave SoderstromContact |
| Photo ID: | 499592Submit Correction |
| View count: | 138 |
Since 1994, Mustang VH-BOB has operated under an Air Operators Certificate as this particular model of an Australian-built Mustang is a fully certified type aircraft. After making a wheels up landing in 2008 the time came to completely rebuild it. The aircraft is getting closer to returning to the air and is seen doing an engine run-up.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Dave SoderstromContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | RAAF Museum Air Pageant 2008 |
| Photo Date: | 20 February 2008 |
| Photo by: | Mike ForsbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 266938Submit Correction |
| View count: | 564 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 February 2008 |
| Photo by: | Mike ForsbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | RAAF Museum Air Pageant 2008 |
| Photo Date: | 20 February 2008 |
| Photo by: | Mike ForsbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 266938Submit Correction |
| View count: | 564 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 February 2008 |
| Photo by: | Mike ForsbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 24 February 2008 |
| Photo by: | Mike ForsbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 137387Submit Correction |
| View count: | 218 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 24 February 2008 |
| Photo by: | Mike ForsbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 24 February 2008 |
| Photo by: | Mike ForsbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 137387Submit Correction |
| View count: | 218 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 24 February 2008 |
| Photo by: | Mike ForsbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Australian International Airshow 1999 |
| Photo Date: | February 1999 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Photo ID: | 135937Submit Correction |
| View count: | 510 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | February 1999 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Australian International Airshow 1999 |
| Photo Date: | February 1999 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Photo ID: | 135937Submit Correction |
| View count: | 510 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | February 1999 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Australian International Airshow 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 24 March 2007 |
| Photo by: | Andrei BezmylovContact |
| Photo ID: | 100693Submit Correction |
| View count: | 208 |
At the Avalon Airshow 2007
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 24 March 2007 |
| Photo by: | Andrei BezmylovContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Australian International Airshow 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 24 March 2007 |
| Photo by: | Andrei BezmylovContact |
| Photo ID: | 100693Submit Correction |
| View count: | 208 |
At the Avalon Airshow 2007
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 24 March 2007 |
| Photo by: | Andrei BezmylovContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Edinburgh (YPED)Map |
| Region / Country: | South Australia, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 1987 |
| Photo by: | David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 48634Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Edinburgh (YPED)Map | Region / Country: | South Australia, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 1987 |
| Photo by: | David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Edinburgh (YPED)Map |
| Region / Country: | South Australia, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 1987 |
| Photo by: | David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 48634Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Edinburgh (YPED)Map | Region / Country: | South Australia, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 1987 |
| Photo by: | David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 44769Submit Correction |
| View count: | 251 |
Post-war CAC production, taken on RAAF charge in November 1947. Struck off at RAAF Tocumwal April 1958 & sold for scrap 1960. Rescued from scrapping by Titus Oates & subsequently passed through the hands of Adastra Airways before ending up on a farm at Jerilderie, NSW. Operated from Jerilderie from August 1964. Purchased by present owner Bob Eastgate October 1970 & registered VH-BOB. Flown to Essendon March 1973 for restoration. First flight post-restoration February 1976.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 44769Submit Correction |
| View count: | 251 |
Post-war CAC production, taken on RAAF charge in November 1947. Struck off at RAAF Tocumwal April 1958 & sold for scrap 1960. Rescued from scrapping by Titus Oates & subsequently passed through the hands of Adastra Airways before ending up on a farm at Jerilderie, NSW. Operated from Jerilderie from August 1964. Purchased by present owner Bob Eastgate October 1970 & registered VH-BOB. Flown to Essendon March 1973 for restoration. First flight post-restoration February 1976.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Australian International Airshow 2005 |
| Photo Date: | 18 March 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 35406Submit Correction |
| View count: | 129 |
Arriving at the Australian International Airshow.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 18 March 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Australian International Airshow 2005 |
| Photo Date: | 18 March 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 35406Submit Correction |
| View count: | 129 |
Arriving at the Australian International Airshow.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 18 March 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ballarat (YBLT)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 1986 |
| Photo by: | David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 35244Submit Correction |
| View count: | 218 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ballarat (YBLT)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 1986 |
| Photo by: | David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ballarat (YBLT)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 1986 |
| Photo by: | David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 35244Submit Correction |
| View count: | 218 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ballarat (YBLT)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 1986 |
| Photo by: | David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact |