66 results found
Registration / Serial:VH-UUM
Aircraft Original Type:British Aircraft Swallow
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aircraft Swallow
Aircraft Version:British Aircraft L25C Swallow II
C/n (msn):409
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:12 January 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643103Submit Correction
View count: 35
This BA Swallow (licence-built from the Klemm L-25) was registered new in Australia on 1 November 1935. It was off the Register between 1947-57, and withdrawn from use in 1965 and donated to the Moorabbin Air Museum. In 2014 the Swallow returned to the register following a rebuild but it was withdrawn from use again in 2020 to become a static exhibit.
Registration / Serial:VH-UUM
Aircraft Version:British Aircraft L25C Swallow II
C/n (msn):409
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 January 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-UUM
Aircraft Original Type:British Aircraft Swallow
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aircraft Swallow
Aircraft Version:British Aircraft L25C Swallow II
C/n (msn):409
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:12 January 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643103Submit Correction
View count: 35
This BA Swallow (licence-built from the Klemm L-25) was registered new in Australia on 1 November 1935. It was off the Register between 1947-57, and withdrawn from use in 1965 and donated to the Moorabbin Air Museum. In 2014 the Swallow returned to the register following a rebuild but it was withdrawn from use again in 2020 to become a static exhibit.
Registration / Serial:VH-UUM
Aircraft Version:British Aircraft L25C Swallow II
C/n (msn):409
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 January 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:12 January 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643078
View count: 29
Entry to the Moorabbin Air Museum at Moorabbin Airport.
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)
Photo Date:12 January 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:12 January 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643078
View count: 29
Entry to the Moorabbin Air Museum at Moorabbin Airport.
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)
Photo Date:12 January 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AZS
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk2
C/n (msn):5018
Operator Titles:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
Aircraft Name:Seabird
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:19 August 2023
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:595101Submit Correction
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Now on display at the Moorabbin Aviation Museum, is the former Airworld Drover VH-AZS. It is being restored with both TAA and Flying Doctor paint schemes on either side.
Registration / Serial:VH-AZS
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk2
C/n (msn):5018
Operator Titles:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 August 2023
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AZS
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk2
C/n (msn):5018
Operator Titles:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
Aircraft Name:Seabird
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:19 August 2023
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:595101Submit Correction
View count: 112
Now on display at the Moorabbin Aviation Museum, is the former Airworld Drover VH-AZS. It is being restored with both TAA and Flying Doctor paint schemes on either side.
Registration / Serial:VH-AZS
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk2
C/n (msn):5018
Operator Titles:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 August 2023
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:A8-328
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Version:Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21
Licence-built by:DAP
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:7 February 2016
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:594682Submit Correction
View count: 193
For a time I was the display manager at the ANAM, we have DAP built Beaufighter A8-328 on display. Painted as A8-39 the aircraft is the last Beaufighter in the world capable of running. I took this shot to highlight its sheer awesome-looking power.
Registration / Serial:A8-328
Aircraft Version:Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:7 February 2016
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:A8-328
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Version:Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21
Licence-built by:DAP
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:7 February 2016
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:594682Submit Correction
View count: 193
For a time I was the display manager at the ANAM, we have DAP built Beaufighter A8-328 on display. Painted as A8-39 the aircraft is the last Beaufighter in the world capable of running. I took this shot to highlight its sheer awesome-looking power.
Registration / Serial:A8-328
Aircraft Version:Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk21
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:7 February 2016
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:A85-418
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-18
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:2 November 2013
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:593307Submit Correction
View count: 52
We had just put the wings back on the Winjeel the day this image was taken. It was nice to see it complete again.
Registration / Serial:A85-418
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-18
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:2 November 2013
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:A85-418
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-18
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:2 November 2013
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:593307Submit Correction
View count: 52
We had just put the wings back on the Winjeel the day this image was taken. It was nice to see it complete again.
Registration / Serial:A85-418
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-18
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:2 November 2013
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TVR
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 816 Viscount
C/n (msn):318
Aircraft Name:John Murray
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Photo ID:566405Submit Correction
View count: 65
"John Murray's" overhead instrument panel.
Registration / Serial:VH-TVR
Aircraft Version:Vickers 816 Viscount
C/n (msn):318
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TVR
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 816 Viscount
C/n (msn):318
Aircraft Name:John Murray
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Photo ID:566405Submit Correction
View count: 65
"John Murray's" overhead instrument panel.
Registration / Serial:VH-TVR
Aircraft Version:Vickers 816 Viscount
C/n (msn):318
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TVR
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 816 Viscount
C/n (msn):318
Aircraft Name:John Murray
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Photo ID:566123Submit Correction
View count: 97
"John Murray's" forward instrument panel.
Registration / Serial:VH-TVR
Aircraft Version:Vickers 816 Viscount
C/n (msn):318
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TVR
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 816 Viscount
C/n (msn):318
Aircraft Name:John Murray
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Photo ID:566123Submit Correction
View count: 97
"John Murray's" forward instrument panel.
Registration / Serial:VH-TVR
Aircraft Version:Vickers 816 Viscount
C/n (msn):318
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TVR
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 816 Viscount
C/n (msn):318
Aircraft Name:John Murray
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Photo ID:566109Submit Correction
View count: 106
The second VH-TVR (the first completed in TAA colours was not taken up but eventually came to Australia as RAAF A6-435). First flown 19/11/58 as a V.818 model and delivered to Cubana Airlines as CU-T622. Purchased by Trans Australia Airlines (TAA) on 15/3/62 and converted to V.816 standard. WFU on 28/12/69 but briefly returned to service from 1/3/70 to 4/4/70 before retiring with 21213 hours of flight time. TAA donated the aircraft to the Moorabbin Air Museum in June 1970 but due to lack of space it was stored off site for 17 years before returning to Moorabbin for static display (minus tail).
Registration / Serial:VH-TVR
Aircraft Version:Vickers 816 Viscount
C/n (msn):318
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TVR
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 816 Viscount
C/n (msn):318
Aircraft Name:John Murray
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Photo ID:566109Submit Correction
View count: 106
The second VH-TVR (the first completed in TAA colours was not taken up but eventually came to Australia as RAAF A6-435). First flown 19/11/58 as a V.818 model and delivered to Cubana Airlines as CU-T622. Purchased by Trans Australia Airlines (TAA) on 15/3/62 and converted to V.816 standard. WFU on 28/12/69 but briefly returned to service from 1/3/70 to 4/4/70 before retiring with 21213 hours of flight time. TAA donated the aircraft to the Moorabbin Air Museum in June 1970 but due to lack of space it was stored off site for 17 years before returning to Moorabbin for static display (minus tail).
Registration / Serial:VH-TVR
Aircraft Version:Vickers 816 Viscount
C/n (msn):318
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Registration / Serial:A84-226
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra Mk20
Licence-built by:GAF
C/n (msn):26
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Photo ID:565814Submit Correction
View count: 122
Canberra A84-226 first flew on October 28, 1955, and was delivered to No 82 Wing on April 24, 1956. It was transferred to No 2 Squadron on July 13, 1971. Approved for disposal on November 19, 1971, but on December 8 of that year it was approved as a training aid for use at RAAF Wagga, New South Wales, where it remained until gifted to the Australian National Aviation Museum by RAAF Heritage in February 2016, and in June of that year it was transported to the Australian National Aviation Museum where it has been restored and is on display. (Info Australian National Aviation Museum)
Registration / Serial:A84-226
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra Mk20
C/n (msn):26
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Registration / Serial:A84-226
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra Mk20
Licence-built by:GAF
C/n (msn):26
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Photo ID:565814Submit Correction
View count: 122
Canberra A84-226 first flew on October 28, 1955, and was delivered to No 82 Wing on April 24, 1956. It was transferred to No 2 Squadron on July 13, 1971. Approved for disposal on November 19, 1971, but on December 8 of that year it was approved as a training aid for use at RAAF Wagga, New South Wales, where it remained until gifted to the Australian National Aviation Museum by RAAF Heritage in February 2016, and in June of that year it was transported to the Australian National Aviation Museum where it has been restored and is on display. (Info Australian National Aviation Museum)
Registration / Serial:A84-226
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra Mk20
C/n (msn):26
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:24 January 2020
Photo by:Andy AndersonContact
Registration / Serial:A20-10
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-1/3/5/7/8/9 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
C/n (msn):8
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:6 September 2014
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:456488Submit Correction
View count: 106
This was the day we rolled out Australia's oldest surviving CAC CA-1 Wirraway to the public on its 75th Anniversary. We were very proud of the restoration and the fact we brought the aircraft back to ground running condition again. Today it is safely undercover and preserved at the ANAM at Moorabbin Victoria.
Registration / Serial:A20-10
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
C/n (msn):8
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:6 September 2014
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:A20-10
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-1/3/5/7/8/9 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
C/n (msn):8
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:6 September 2014
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:456488Submit Correction
View count: 106
This was the day we rolled out Australia's oldest surviving CAC CA-1 Wirraway to the public on its 75th Anniversary. We were very proud of the restoration and the fact we brought the aircraft back to ground running condition again. Today it is safely undercover and preserved at the ANAM at Moorabbin Victoria.
Registration / Serial:A20-10
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
C/n (msn):8
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:6 September 2014
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:A24-88
Military Code:RK-A
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
C/n (msn):1714
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434938Submit Correction
View count: 3178
Served with 42 Squadron RAAF as 'Black Cat' RK-A and took part in a secret, long-range mission to drop mines in Manila harbour in December 1944. Sold and stripped for spares post-war but later converted to a houseboat on the Murray River.
Registration / Serial:A24-88
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
C/n (msn):1714
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A24-88
Military Code:RK-A
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
C/n (msn):1714
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434938Submit Correction
View count: 3178
Served with 42 Squadron RAAF as 'Black Cat' RK-A and took part in a secret, long-range mission to drop mines in Manila harbour in December 1944. Sold and stripped for spares post-war but later converted to a houseboat on the Murray River.
Registration / Serial:A24-88
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
C/n (msn):1714
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A3-45
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage I
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage I/III
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A)
Licence-built by:GAF
C/n (msn):45  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420403Submit Correction
View count: 162
Built by GAF in Australia under licence and delivered on 1 September 1966. Served in various units until allocated to GAF for reduction to spares on 30 September 1986, 20 years and 1 month later! The aircraft was on display at the GAF factory at Fisherman's Bend for some time, then stored at Avalon until acquired by the Moorabbin Air Museum.
Registration / Serial:A3-45
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A)
C/n (msn):45  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A3-45
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage I
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage I/III
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A)
Licence-built by:GAF
C/n (msn):45  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420403Submit Correction
View count: 162
Built by GAF in Australia under licence and delivered on 1 September 1966. Served in various units until allocated to GAF for reduction to spares on 30 September 1986, 20 years and 1 month later! The aircraft was on display at the GAF factory at Fisherman's Bend for some time, then stored at Avalon until acquired by the Moorabbin Air Museum.
Registration / Serial:A3-45
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A)
C/n (msn):45  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A94-910
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-26/27 Sabre
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk31
C/n (msn):CA27-10
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420402Submit Correction
View count: 178
Registration / Serial:A94-910
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk31
C/n (msn):CA27-10
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A94-910
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-26/27 Sabre
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk31
C/n (msn):CA27-10
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420402Submit Correction
View count: 178
Registration / Serial:A94-910
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk31
C/n (msn):CA27-10
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A77-707
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH118 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420392Submit Correction
View count: 152
Rear cockpit.
Registration / Serial:A77-707
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH118 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A77-707
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH118 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420392Submit Correction
View count: 152
Rear cockpit.
Registration / Serial:A77-707
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH118 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A77-707
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH118 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420387Submit Correction
View count: 159
Front cockpit.
Registration / Serial:A77-707
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH118 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A77-707
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH118 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420387Submit Correction
View count: 159
Front cockpit.
Registration / Serial:A77-707
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH118 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A77-707
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH118 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420385Submit Correction
View count: 111
Built in 1951 for the RAF as WH118 and allocated to the Central Flying School. To Australia in 1955 and re-serialled A77-707. Allocated to 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron, a Citizen's Air Force squadron. Withdrawn from use on 10 July 59 and scheduled for scrapping at Tocumwal, from where it was rescued by the fledgling Moorabbin Air Museum in 1963.
Registration / Serial:A77-707
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH118 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A77-707
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH118 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420385Submit Correction
View count: 111
Built in 1951 for the RAF as WH118 and allocated to the Central Flying School. To Australia in 1955 and re-serialled A77-707. Allocated to 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron, a Citizen's Air Force squadron. Withdrawn from use on 10 July 59 and scheduled for scrapping at Tocumwal, from where it was rescued by the fledgling Moorabbin Air Museum in 1963.
Registration / Serial:A77-707
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH118 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:N7-204
Military Code:14
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.31B
C/n (msn):WA204
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420379Submit Correction
View count: 91
Built for the RAN as a Wessex Mk.31A and made its first flight on 22 October 1962. Later converted to Mk.31B standard. Withdrawn from use on 31 December 1989 and used as a training aid before being acquired by the Moorabbin Air Museum.
Registration / Serial:N7-204
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.31B
C/n (msn):WA204
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:N7-204
Military Code:14
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.31B
C/n (msn):WA204
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420379Submit Correction
View count: 91
Built for the RAN as a Wessex Mk.31A and made its first flight on 22 October 1962. Later converted to Mk.31B standard. Withdrawn from use on 31 December 1989 and used as a training aid before being acquired by the Moorabbin Air Museum.
Registration / Serial:N7-204
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.31B
C/n (msn):WA204
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-OLC
Aircraft Original Type:Pereira GP-3 Osprey II
Aircraft Generic Type:Pereira GP-3 Osprey II
Aircraft Version:Pereira GP-3 Osprey II
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420064Submit Correction
View count: 224
Homebuilt, damaged at Tyabb on 28 March 1986. Now in the Moorabbin Air Museum collection.
Registration / Serial:VH-OLC
Aircraft Version:Pereira GP-3 Osprey II
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-OLC
Aircraft Original Type:Pereira GP-3 Osprey II
Aircraft Generic Type:Pereira GP-3 Osprey II
Aircraft Version:Pereira GP-3 Osprey II
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420064Submit Correction
View count: 224
Homebuilt, damaged at Tyabb on 28 March 1986. Now in the Moorabbin Air Museum collection.
Registration / Serial:VH-OLC
Aircraft Version:Pereira GP-3 Osprey II
C/n (msn):1
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BWI
Aircraft Original Type:Victa Airtourer
Aircraft Generic Type:Victa Airtourer
Aircraft Version:Victa Airtourer 100
C/n (msn):81
Operator Titles:Royal Aero Club of South Australia
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420023Submit Correction
View count: 121
Originally destined for New Zealand (as ZK-CHD), this Airtourer was instead delivered as VH-MTB to the Royal Aero Club of South Australia in March 1965. Re-registered as VH-BWI in November 1965. Preserved in this attractive, if not entirely accurate, colour scheme.
Registration / Serial:VH-BWI
Aircraft Version:Victa Airtourer 100
C/n (msn):81
Operator Titles:Royal Aero Club of South Australia
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BWI
Aircraft Original Type:Victa Airtourer
Aircraft Generic Type:Victa Airtourer
Aircraft Version:Victa Airtourer 100
C/n (msn):81
Operator Titles:Royal Aero Club of South Australia
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Australian National Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:420023Submit Correction
View count: 121
Originally destined for New Zealand (as ZK-CHD), this Airtourer was instead delivered as VH-MTB to the Royal Aero Club of South Australia in March 1965. Re-registered as VH-BWI in November 1965. Preserved in this attractive, if not entirely accurate, colour scheme.
Registration / Serial:VH-BWI
Aircraft Version:Victa Airtourer 100
C/n (msn):81
Operator Titles:Royal Aero Club of South Australia
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:"A3-10"
Other Marks:45
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage I
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage I/III
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A)
Licence-built by:GAF
C/n (msn):45  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:79 Sqn
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:1996
Photo by:Marcel Colthoff (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Photo ID:419370Submit Correction
View count: 134
Someone painted A3-10 on the rear fuselage. The '45' in the top of the fin reveals the correct identity A3-45.
Registration / Serial:"A3-10"
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A)
C/n (msn):45  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1996
Photo by:Marcel Colthoff (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Registration / Serial:"A3-10"
Other Marks:45
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage I
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage I/III
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A)
Licence-built by:GAF
C/n (msn):45  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:79 Sqn
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:1996
Photo by:Marcel Colthoff (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Photo ID:419370Submit Correction
View count: 134
Someone painted A3-10 on the rear fuselage. The '45' in the top of the fin reveals the correct identity A3-45.
Registration / Serial:"A3-10"
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A)
C/n (msn):45  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1996
Photo by:Marcel Colthoff (via Joop de Groot)Contact