24 results found
Registration / Serial:VH-WJE
Alternate Serial:A85-427
Military Code:27
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):CA25-27
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455211Submit Correction
View count: 153
Built to an RAAF order for a new basic trainer, this aircraft had its first flight as A85-427 at CAC's Fishermans Bend aerodrome on 19 June 1956. It was stored at the RAAF Stores Depot, Dubbo, between 1975 and 1996. It was sold into private hands and restored at Moorabbin and Tyabb in 1996/7, being registered VH-WJE on 31 Jan 1997. Its first post-restoration flight was at Tyabb on 22 November that year.
Registration / Serial:VH-WJE
Alternate Serial:A85-427
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-27
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WJE
Alternate Serial:A85-427
Military Code:27
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):CA25-27
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455211Submit Correction
View count: 153
Built to an RAAF order for a new basic trainer, this aircraft had its first flight as A85-427 at CAC's Fishermans Bend aerodrome on 19 June 1956. It was stored at the RAAF Stores Depot, Dubbo, between 1975 and 1996. It was sold into private hands and restored at Moorabbin and Tyabb in 1996/7, being registered VH-WJE on 31 Jan 1997. Its first post-restoration flight was at Tyabb on 22 November that year.
Registration / Serial:VH-WJE
Alternate Serial:A85-427
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-27
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-HOY
Alternate Serial:A85-450
Military Code:50
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):CA25-50
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455210Submit Correction
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This Winjeel was delivered to the RAAF in March 1957 and served until May 1970. Restored by Dick Hourigan, it was civil registered as VH-HOY on 22 September 1986.
Registration / Serial:VH-HOY
Alternate Serial:A85-450
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-50
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-HOY
Alternate Serial:A85-450
Military Code:50
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):CA25-50
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455210Submit Correction
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This Winjeel was delivered to the RAAF in March 1957 and served until May 1970. Restored by Dick Hourigan, it was civil registered as VH-HOY on 22 September 1986.
Registration / Serial:VH-HOY
Alternate Serial:A85-450
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-50
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AFL
Alternate Serial:WP919
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0795
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455209Submit Correction
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This Chippie was built for the RAF as a T.10 serial WP919, delivered 1 December 1952. It was used right up until 1975 when it was civilianised and briefly registered G-BDJO. It was quickly exported to Australia in December that year, becoming VH-AFL(3) on 27 February 1976.
Registration / Serial:VH-AFL
Alternate Serial:WP919
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0795
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AFL
Alternate Serial:WP919
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0795
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455209Submit Correction
View count: 85
This Chippie was built for the RAF as a T.10 serial WP919, delivered 1 December 1952. It was used right up until 1975 when it was civilianised and briefly registered G-BDJO. It was quickly exported to Australia in December that year, becoming VH-AFL(3) on 27 February 1976.
Registration / Serial:VH-AFL
Alternate Serial:WP919
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0795
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MML
Alternate Serial:53857
Military Code:441
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40)
Aircraft Version:Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):3919
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455208Submit Correction
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Built to a USN order as US Navy BuAer 53857. After Navy service, it was civilianised in 1963 as N7017C. To Forest Protection Ltd, Fredericton, New Brunswick in May 1976 as C-GFPM as a firebomber 'Tanker 21'. Sold to Australia in 2004 and restored at Coolangatta, first flight 6 April 2006. Currently operated by Paul Bennet Airshows.
Registration / Serial:VH-MML
Alternate Serial:53857
Aircraft Version:Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
C/n (msn):3919
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MML
Alternate Serial:53857
Military Code:441
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40)
Aircraft Version:Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):3919
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455208Submit Correction
View count: 162
Built to a USN order as US Navy BuAer 53857. After Navy service, it was civilianised in 1963 as N7017C. To Forest Protection Ltd, Fredericton, New Brunswick in May 1976 as C-GFPM as a firebomber 'Tanker 21'. Sold to Australia in 2004 and restored at Coolangatta, first flight 6 April 2006. Currently operated by Paul Bennet Airshows.
Registration / Serial:VH-MML
Alternate Serial:53857
Aircraft Version:Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
C/n (msn):3919
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-CZB
Alternate Serial:A21-42
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor
C/n (msn):94067
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455207Submit Correction
View count: 136
This Moth Minor is actually a pre-war civil import. It was allocated the UK rego G-AFNN to the Hull Aero Club in 1939 but appears to have been deregistered the same day. It was registered VH-ACR on 17 Jan 1940 until impressed as the last of the RAAF's Moth Minors A21-42 in Nov 1941. Returned after the war to VH-ACR in 1945 until withdrawn in 1947. Restored at Caboolture during 2003-2008.
Registration / Serial:VH-CZB
Alternate Serial:A21-42
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor
C/n (msn):94067
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-CZB
Alternate Serial:A21-42
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor
C/n (msn):94067
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455207Submit Correction
View count: 136
This Moth Minor is actually a pre-war civil import. It was allocated the UK rego G-AFNN to the Hull Aero Club in 1939 but appears to have been deregistered the same day. It was registered VH-ACR on 17 Jan 1940 until impressed as the last of the RAAF's Moth Minors A21-42 in Nov 1941. Returned after the war to VH-ACR in 1945 until withdrawn in 1947. Restored at Caboolture during 2003-2008.
Registration / Serial:VH-CZB
Alternate Serial:A21-42
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor
C/n (msn):94067
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Military Code:BF-F
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455205Submit Correction
View count: 130
Built for the RAAF as A20-653. Purchased by CAC for conversion to Ceres April 1960, stored stripped. Sold November 1963, restored 1970-75. First flight 4 December 1975. Various owners including loan to Airworld Museum, Wangaratta 1988-99. With the Temora Aviation Museum since October 1999, now 100 Squadron RAAF.
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Military Code:BF-F
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455205Submit Correction
View count: 130
Built for the RAAF as A20-653. Purchased by CAC for conversion to Ceres April 1960, stored stripped. Sold November 1963, restored 1970-75. First flight 4 December 1975. Various owners including loan to Airworld Museum, Wangaratta 1988-99. With the Temora Aviation Museum since October 1999, now 100 Squadron RAAF.
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-RFM
Fleet number:364
Aircraft Original Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Generic Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802A-0848
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455204Submit Correction
View count: 91
Briefly registered N8058H, this Fire Boss was registered new in Australia as VH-RFM(6) on 30 September 2020. Somewhat confusingly, it's the latest in a line of Air Tractors registered VH-RFM.
Registration / Serial:VH-RFM
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802A-0848
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-RFM
Fleet number:364
Aircraft Original Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Generic Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802A-0848
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455204Submit Correction
View count: 91
Briefly registered N8058H, this Fire Boss was registered new in Australia as VH-RFM(6) on 30 September 2020. Somewhat confusingly, it's the latest in a line of Air Tractors registered VH-RFM.
Registration / Serial:VH-RFM
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802A-0848
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-XNZ
Alternate Serial:NZ1024
Military Code:24
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6C Harvard IIA
C/n (msn):88-10253
Display Paint:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455194Submit Correction
View count: 85
Built to an RAF order and allocated the serial EX423, also USAAF serial 41-33396 for administrative purposes. Shipped directly to New Zealand in Feb '43 and became NZ1024. Sold 1 May '78 to Joe Drage for his museum at Wodonga, arriving Oct. Moved to new premises at Wangaratta Jan '85. Acquired from the Airworld collection '90 by Doug Hamilton for restoration at Albury and registered VH-XNZ 27 Feb '91.
Registration / Serial:VH-XNZ
Alternate Serial:NZ1024
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6C Harvard IIA
C/n (msn):88-10253
Display Paint:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-XNZ
Alternate Serial:NZ1024
Military Code:24
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6C Harvard IIA
C/n (msn):88-10253
Display Paint:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455194Submit Correction
View count: 85
Built to an RAF order and allocated the serial EX423, also USAAF serial 41-33396 for administrative purposes. Shipped directly to New Zealand in Feb '43 and became NZ1024. Sold 1 May '78 to Joe Drage for his museum at Wodonga, arriving Oct. Moved to new premises at Wangaratta Jan '85. Acquired from the Airworld collection '90 by Doug Hamilton for restoration at Albury and registered VH-XNZ 27 Feb '91.
Registration / Serial:VH-XNZ
Alternate Serial:NZ1024
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6C Harvard IIA
C/n (msn):88-10253
Display Paint:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-FZD
Aircraft Original Type:Air Tractor AT-400/401/402
Aircraft Generic Type:Air Tractor AT-400/401/402
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-402B
C/n (msn):402B-1356
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455191Submit Correction
View count: 88
This 2017 Air Tractor was briefly N8516V before being re-registered in Australia as VH-FZD(2) on 12 May 2017.
Registration / Serial:VH-FZD
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-402B
C/n (msn):402B-1356
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-FZD
Aircraft Original Type:Air Tractor AT-400/401/402
Aircraft Generic Type:Air Tractor AT-400/401/402
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-402B
C/n (msn):402B-1356
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455191Submit Correction
View count: 88
This 2017 Air Tractor was briefly N8516V before being re-registered in Australia as VH-FZD(2) on 12 May 2017.
Registration / Serial:VH-FZD
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-402B
C/n (msn):402B-1356
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-OKS
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 206 JetRanger
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 206/406 JetRanger
Aircraft Version:Bell AB-206B-2 JetRanger II
Licence-built by:Agusta
C/n (msn):8011
Operator Titles:Helifly
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455188Submit Correction
View count: 115
This Agusta-built 1967 JetRanger was originally registered G-AVII. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-OKS(1) on 15 January 2010.
Registration / Serial:VH-OKS
Aircraft Version:Bell AB-206B-2 JetRanger II
C/n (msn):8011
Operator Titles:Helifly
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-OKS
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 206 JetRanger
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 206/406 JetRanger
Aircraft Version:Bell AB-206B-2 JetRanger II
Licence-built by:Agusta
C/n (msn):8011
Operator Titles:Helifly
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455188Submit Correction
View count: 115
This Agusta-built 1967 JetRanger was originally registered G-AVII. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-OKS(1) on 15 January 2010.
Registration / Serial:VH-OKS
Aircraft Version:Bell AB-206B-2 JetRanger II
C/n (msn):8011
Operator Titles:Helifly
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-CTQ
Alternate Serial:A19-062
Military Code:62
Aircraft Original Type:AESL CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Generic Type:New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):062
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455181Submit Correction
View count: 109
Delivered to Australia as ZK-EAY and delivered to the RAAF as A19-062 on 21 January 1976. Retired and sold into civil hands and registered VH-PKY on 3 September 1993. Acquired by well-known warbird restorer Matt Denning and returned to immaculate condition in the original green and gold 'Plastic Parrot' scheme. Re-registered VH-CTQ(3) on 16 February 2010.
Registration / Serial:VH-CTQ
Alternate Serial:A19-062
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):062
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-CTQ
Alternate Serial:A19-062
Military Code:62
Aircraft Original Type:AESL CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Generic Type:New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):062
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455181Submit Correction
View count: 109
Delivered to Australia as ZK-EAY and delivered to the RAAF as A19-062 on 21 January 1976. Retired and sold into civil hands and registered VH-PKY on 3 September 1993. Acquired by well-known warbird restorer Matt Denning and returned to immaculate condition in the original green and gold 'Plastic Parrot' scheme. Re-registered VH-CTQ(3) on 16 February 2010.
Registration / Serial:VH-CTQ
Alternate Serial:A19-062
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):062
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-NZP
Alternate Serial:A19-077
Aircraft Original Type:AESL CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Generic Type:New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):077
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455179Submit Correction
View count: 80
This was the last Parrot delivered to the RAAF, on 25 June 1982, and ferried as ZK-EUZ. It has been retained for the RAAF Museum.
Registration / Serial:VH-NZP
Alternate Serial:A19-077
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):077
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-NZP
Alternate Serial:A19-077
Aircraft Original Type:AESL CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Generic Type:New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):077
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455179Submit Correction
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This was the last Parrot delivered to the RAAF, on 25 June 1982, and ferried as ZK-EUZ. It has been retained for the RAAF Museum.
Registration / Serial:VH-NZP
Alternate Serial:A19-077
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):077
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-DMI
Military Code:37
Aircraft Original Type:AESL CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Generic Type:New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):037
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455178Submit Correction
View count: 107
This former RAAF Parrot was allocated the New Zealand ferry registration ZK-DVZ and was taken on RAAF charge on 23 May 1975. After service at 1 FTS Point Cook, it was sold on 29 September 1993. Originally registered as VH-PAH, it was re-registered as VH-DMI on 8 July 2002.
Registration / Serial:VH-DMI
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):037
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-DMI
Military Code:37
Aircraft Original Type:AESL CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Generic Type:New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):037
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455178Submit Correction
View count: 107
This former RAAF Parrot was allocated the New Zealand ferry registration ZK-DVZ and was taken on RAAF charge on 23 May 1975. After service at 1 FTS Point Cook, it was sold on 29 September 1993. Originally registered as VH-PAH, it was re-registered as VH-DMI on 8 July 2002.
Registration / Serial:VH-DMI
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):037
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SZK
Alternate Serial:A19-055
Military Code:55
Aircraft Original Type:AESL CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Generic Type:New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):055
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455173Submit Correction
View count: 127
Built for the RAAF and ferried to Australia as ZK-EAR - delivered on 20 November 1975. Withdrawn and sold on 8 June 1993. Registered in New Zealand as ZK-CTA. Returned to Australia and re-registered VH-SZK(2) on 7 September 2012.
Registration / Serial:VH-SZK
Alternate Serial:A19-055
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):055
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SZK
Alternate Serial:A19-055
Military Code:55
Aircraft Original Type:AESL CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Generic Type:New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):055
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455173Submit Correction
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Built for the RAAF and ferried to Australia as ZK-EAR - delivered on 20 November 1975. Withdrawn and sold on 8 June 1993. Registered in New Zealand as ZK-CTA. Returned to Australia and re-registered VH-SZK(2) on 7 September 2012.
Registration / Serial:VH-SZK
Alternate Serial:A19-055
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):055
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SVU
Alternate Serial:A68-750
Military Code:AM-G
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51)
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 23 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1495
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455150Submit Correction
View count: 181
This aircraft is really the former RAAF A68-170, built in 1949. Never actually off RAAF charge, it has been with the RAAF Museum since 1970 and was restored to flying condition during 1989-99.
Registration / Serial:VH-SVU
Alternate Serial:A68-750
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 23 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1495
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SVU
Alternate Serial:A68-750
Military Code:AM-G
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51)
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 23 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1495
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455150Submit Correction
View count: 181
This aircraft is really the former RAAF A68-170, built in 1949. Never actually off RAAF charge, it has been with the RAAF Museum since 1970 and was restored to flying condition during 1989-99.
Registration / Serial:VH-SVU
Alternate Serial:A68-750
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 23 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1495
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MML
Alternate Serial:53857
Military Code:441
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40)
Aircraft Version:Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):3919
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455149Submit Correction
View count: 97
Built to a USN order as US Navy BuAer 53857. After Navy service, it was civilianised in 1963 as N7017C. To Forest Protection Ltd, Fredericton, New Brunswick in May 1976 as C-GFPM as a firebomber 'Tanker 21'. Sold to Australia in 2004 and restored at Coolangatta, first flight 6 April 2006. Currently operated by Paul Bennet Airshows.
Registration / Serial:VH-MML
Alternate Serial:53857
Aircraft Version:Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
C/n (msn):3919
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MML
Alternate Serial:53857
Military Code:441
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40)
Aircraft Version:Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
Licence-built by:General Motors
C/n (msn):3919
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455149Submit Correction
View count: 97
Built to a USN order as US Navy BuAer 53857. After Navy service, it was civilianised in 1963 as N7017C. To Forest Protection Ltd, Fredericton, New Brunswick in May 1976 as C-GFPM as a firebomber 'Tanker 21'. Sold to Australia in 2004 and restored at Coolangatta, first flight 6 April 2006. Currently operated by Paul Bennet Airshows.
Registration / Serial:VH-MML
Alternate Serial:53857
Aircraft Version:Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
C/n (msn):3919
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PFO
Alternate Serial:42-104986
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
C/n (msn):28748
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455148Submit Correction
View count: 109
Built to a 1942 USAAF order, this P-40N-5-CU served in New Guinea with the 49th Fighter Group, 8th Fighter Squadron. It made a forced landing at Siniap in the Ramu Valley on 14 February 1944 and was left to decay there. The hulk was recovered in 2004 and restored to a modified two-seat configuration at Wangaratta, Vic. Currently based there with Classic Air. Registered VH-PFO(2) on 14 October 2015.
Registration / Serial:VH-PFO
Alternate Serial:42-104986
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
C/n (msn):28748
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PFO
Alternate Serial:42-104986
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
C/n (msn):28748
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455148Submit Correction
View count: 109
Built to a 1942 USAAF order, this P-40N-5-CU served in New Guinea with the 49th Fighter Group, 8th Fighter Squadron. It made a forced landing at Siniap in the Ramu Valley on 14 February 1944 and was left to decay there. The hulk was recovered in 2004 and restored to a modified two-seat configuration at Wangaratta, Vic. Currently based there with Classic Air. Registered VH-PFO(2) on 14 October 2015.
Registration / Serial:VH-PFO
Alternate Serial:42-104986
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
C/n (msn):28748
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KOY
Alternate Serial:A16-211
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 14 Super Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed B14/214/414 Hudson
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 414 Hudson III
C/n (msn):414-6041
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Aircraft Name:The Tojo Busters
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455143Submit Correction
View count: 189
Built to an Australian order but allocated USAAC serial 41-23182 for admin purposes. Taken on RAAF charge 5 Dec 1941 as A16-112. Served with 14, 32 & 6 Sqns, RAAF Survey Flight. Sold 29 Nov 46 & acquired by East West Airlines, reg VH-BNJ Apr 49, later VH-EWA. Sold to Adastra Airways Jul 53 & re-reg VH-AIU, later VH-AGS. First flight as VH-KOY 10 Apr 93.
Registration / Serial:VH-KOY
Alternate Serial:A16-211
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 414 Hudson III
C/n (msn):414-6041
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KOY
Alternate Serial:A16-211
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 14 Super Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed B14/214/414 Hudson
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 414 Hudson III
C/n (msn):414-6041
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Aircraft Name:The Tojo Busters
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455143Submit Correction
View count: 189
Built to an Australian order but allocated USAAC serial 41-23182 for admin purposes. Taken on RAAF charge 5 Dec 1941 as A16-112. Served with 14, 32 & 6 Sqns, RAAF Survey Flight. Sold 29 Nov 46 & acquired by East West Airlines, reg VH-BNJ Apr 49, later VH-EWA. Sold to Adastra Airways Jul 53 & re-reg VH-AIU, later VH-AGS. First flight as VH-KOY 10 Apr 93.
Registration / Serial:VH-KOY
Alternate Serial:A16-211
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 414 Hudson III
C/n (msn):414-6041
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PBU
Aircraft Original Type:Zivko Edge 540
Aircraft Generic Type:Zivko Edge 540
Aircraft Version:Zivko Edge 540
C/n (msn):0020
Operator Titles:Paul Bennet Airshows
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455142Submit Correction
View count: 144
Brand new addition to the Paul Bennet Airshows stable. Originally registered N9ND but re-registered VH-PBU(3) on 22 March 2022.
Registration / Serial:VH-PBU
Aircraft Version:Zivko Edge 540
C/n (msn):0020
Operator Titles:Paul Bennet Airshows
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PBU
Aircraft Original Type:Zivko Edge 540
Aircraft Generic Type:Zivko Edge 540
Aircraft Version:Zivko Edge 540
C/n (msn):0020
Operator Titles:Paul Bennet Airshows
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455142Submit Correction
View count: 144
Brand new addition to the Paul Bennet Airshows stable. Originally registered N9ND but re-registered VH-PBU(3) on 22 March 2022.
Registration / Serial:VH-PBU
Aircraft Version:Zivko Edge 540
C/n (msn):0020
Operator Titles:Paul Bennet Airshows
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-RFM
Fleet number:364
Aircraft Original Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Generic Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802A-0848
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455140Submit Correction
View count: 85
Briefly registered N8058H, this Fire Boss was registered new in Australia as VH-RFM(6) on 30 September 2020. Somewhat confusingly, it's the latest in a line of Air Tractors registered VH-RFM.
Registration / Serial:VH-RFM
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802A-0848
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-RFM
Fleet number:364
Aircraft Original Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Generic Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802A-0848
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Tocumwal Airshow 2022
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:455140Submit Correction
View count: 85
Briefly registered N8058H, this Fire Boss was registered new in Australia as VH-RFM(6) on 30 September 2020. Somewhat confusingly, it's the latest in a line of Air Tractors registered VH-RFM.
Registration / Serial:VH-RFM
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802A-0848
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Tocumwal (YTOC / TCW)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 April 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact