45 results found
Registration / Serial:VH-FAC
Alternate Serial:0-12134
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog (305/321/L-19/OE)
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-1G Bird Dog
C/n (msn):22448
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:47510Submit Correction
View count: 214
This Bird Dog was built in 1952 to a 1951 USAF order and allocated the serial 51-12134. This was later represented as 0-12134 when the aircraft became more than 10 years old. This aircraft is thought to have gone to the Royal Thai Air Force, and from there to Australia. It was registered in Australia on 15 January 1997 and is currently, appropriately, VH-FAC(5). Seen here airborne for a display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-FAC
Alternate Serial:0-12134
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-1G Bird Dog
C/n (msn):22448
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-FAC
Alternate Serial:0-12134
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog (305/321/L-19/OE)
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-1G Bird Dog
C/n (msn):22448
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:47510Submit Correction
View count: 214
This Bird Dog was built in 1952 to a 1951 USAF order and allocated the serial 51-12134. This was later represented as 0-12134 when the aircraft became more than 10 years old. This aircraft is thought to have gone to the Royal Thai Air Force, and from there to Australia. It was registered in Australia on 15 January 1997 and is currently, appropriately, VH-FAC(5). Seen here airborne for a display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-FAC
Alternate Serial:0-12134
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-1G Bird Dog
C/n (msn):22448
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:47236Submit Correction
View count: 122
Jim Wickham starting his display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. This 2002 R22 was registered new on 9 May that year and is regularly seen at airshows in south-eastern Australia.
Registration / Serial:VH-YLM
Aircraft Version:Robinson R-22 Beta II
C/n (msn):3324
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:47236Submit Correction
View count: 122
Jim Wickham starting his display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. This 2002 R22 was registered new on 9 May that year and is regularly seen at airshows in south-eastern Australia.
Registration / Serial:VH-YLM
Aircraft Version:Robinson R-22 Beta II
C/n (msn):3324
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SWW
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior
C/n (msn):28-7715245
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:47181Submit Correction
View count: 220
This aircraft was one of a batch of three PA-28-151s imported new into Australia in 1977. It was registered on 10 February that year. It's seen here departing after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-SWW
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior
C/n (msn):28-7715245
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SWW
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior
C/n (msn):28-7715245
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:47181Submit Correction
View count: 220
This aircraft was one of a batch of three PA-28-151s imported new into Australia in 1977. It was registered on 10 February that year. It's seen here departing after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-SWW
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior
C/n (msn):28-7715245
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:47173Submit Correction
View count: 139
Departing after static display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. Built for the USAAF as 43-30119. Post-war civilianised as HB-OFL, F-BGXU(2), G-BCXU, G-BCLP. Imported to Australia and registered VH-DIT(2) on 17 November 1978.
Registration / Serial:VH-DIT
Alternate Serial:330119
Aircraft Version:Piper J-3C-65 Cub
C/n (msn):11410
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:47173Submit Correction
View count: 139
Departing after static display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. Built for the USAAF as 43-30119. Post-war civilianised as HB-OFL, F-BGXU(2), G-BCXU, G-BCLP. Imported to Australia and registered VH-DIT(2) on 17 November 1978.
Registration / Serial:VH-DIT
Alternate Serial:330119
Aircraft Version:Piper J-3C-65 Cub
C/n (msn):11410
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-CZE
Alternate Serial:A85-404
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):CA25-43
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:46885Submit Correction
View count: 177
This Winjeel is really A85-443 and was delivered to the RAAF in Dec '56: alotted to 1 BFTS. The only Winjeel experimentally painted in the 'Fanta Can' scheme, named 'Fancy Nancy'. Later to 76 Sqn Williamtown as a FAC trainer. Disposal '95 & reg VH-XRA 28 Mar 96. Rest 07/08 at Caboolture and repainted as A85-404 as flown by 34 Sqn RAAF Fairbairn in the early '60s. Seen here taxying in from a display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-CZE
Alternate Serial:A85-404
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-43
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-CZE
Alternate Serial:A85-404
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):CA25-43
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:46885Submit Correction
View count: 177
This Winjeel is really A85-443 and was delivered to the RAAF in Dec '56: alotted to 1 BFTS. The only Winjeel experimentally painted in the 'Fanta Can' scheme, named 'Fancy Nancy'. Later to 76 Sqn Williamtown as a FAC trainer. Disposal '95 & reg VH-XRA 28 Mar 96. Rest 07/08 at Caboolture and repainted as A85-404 as flown by 34 Sqn RAAF Fairbairn in the early '60s. Seen here taxying in from a display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-CZE
Alternate Serial:A85-404
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-43
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TMQ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32884/16136
Operator Titles:Air Nostalgia
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:46695Submit Correction
View count: 389
Originally built for the USAAF in 1945 as a Douglas C-47B-30DK & allocated serial 44-76552. Cn amended due to inadvertent duplication. Shipped immediately to Australia and taken on RAAF charge as A65-91 on 6 April '45. Served with the RAAF until 15 Jan '86 when sold to Golden West Airways. Registered VH-TMQ 28 Aug '88 to Collbrina Transport, but left to deteriorate at Essendon Airport. Acquired by Air Nostalgia 1 July '96 & restored - first flight 31 Mar '00. Seen here at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-TMQ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32884/16136
Operator Titles:Air Nostalgia
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TMQ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32884/16136
Operator Titles:Air Nostalgia
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:46695Submit Correction
View count: 389
Originally built for the USAAF in 1945 as a Douglas C-47B-30DK & allocated serial 44-76552. Cn amended due to inadvertent duplication. Shipped immediately to Australia and taken on RAAF charge as A65-91 on 6 April '45. Served with the RAAF until 15 Jan '86 when sold to Golden West Airways. Registered VH-TMQ 28 Aug '88 to Collbrina Transport, but left to deteriorate at Essendon Airport. Acquired by Air Nostalgia 1 July '96 & restored - first flight 31 Mar '00. Seen here at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-TMQ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32884/16136
Operator Titles:Air Nostalgia
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-RAC
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman 75 Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-17/R985 Kaydet (A75N1)
C/n (msn):75-1528
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:46266Submit Correction
View count: 246
This aircraft was built to a 1941 USAAF order as a Continental R-760-powered PT-17 Stearman, serial 41-7969. Post-war it was civil registered in the USA as N57044, later N70KB. At some stage it was converted to take a higher-powered Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1. Exported to Australia, it became VH-RAC(3) on 26 March 1997. It's seen here departing after being on static display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-RAC
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-17/R985 Kaydet (A75N1)
C/n (msn):75-1528
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-RAC
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman 75 Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-17/R985 Kaydet (A75N1)
C/n (msn):75-1528
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:46266Submit Correction
View count: 246
This aircraft was built to a 1941 USAAF order as a Continental R-760-powered PT-17 Stearman, serial 41-7969. Post-war it was civil registered in the USA as N57044, later N70KB. At some stage it was converted to take a higher-powered Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1. Exported to Australia, it became VH-RAC(3) on 26 March 1997. It's seen here departing after being on static display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-RAC
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-17/R985 Kaydet (A75N1)
C/n (msn):75-1528
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
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:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45946Submit Correction
View count: 183
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 and is seen here bringing the Museum pilots to Melton for an early-morning briefing before the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
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:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
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:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45946Submit Correction
View count: 183
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 and is seen here bringing the Museum pilots to Melton for an early-morning briefing before the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
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:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KCR
Aircraft Original Type:Auster J-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J-1 Autocrat/Alpha/Aiglet/Workmaster
Aircraft Version:Auster J-1N Alpha
C/n (msn):3362
Aircraft Name:Que Sera
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45930Submit Correction
View count: 142
'Que Sera' departing for home after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. This aircraft was registered new in Australia in 1957 and has been based for many years on a private strip near Romsey, Vic.
Registration / Serial:VH-KCR
Aircraft Version:Auster J-1N Alpha
C/n (msn):3362
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KCR
Aircraft Original Type:Auster J-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J-1 Autocrat/Alpha/Aiglet/Workmaster
Aircraft Version:Auster J-1N Alpha
C/n (msn):3362
Aircraft Name:Que Sera
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45930Submit Correction
View count: 142
'Que Sera' departing for home after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. This aircraft was registered new in Australia in 1957 and has been based for many years on a private strip near Romsey, Vic.
Registration / Serial:VH-KCR
Aircraft Version:Auster J-1N Alpha
C/n (msn):3362
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-GIP
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 33 Debonair/Bonanza
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 33 Debonair/Bonanza
Aircraft Version:Beech B33 Debonair
C/n (msn):CD-502
Operator Titles:Sky Blazers
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45316Submit Correction
View count: 174
Warren Stewart rolling at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. Together with aerobatic legend Chris Sperou in Pitts VH-XPS, Warren in VH-GIP forms one half of the Skyblazers formation aerobatics team. This aircraft was registered new on 28 June 1962 - Warren reckons he probably helped to assemble it when he worked for importer De Havilland Australia at Bankstown in the '60s!
Registration / Serial:VH-GIP
Aircraft Version:Beech B33 Debonair
C/n (msn):CD-502
Operator Titles:Sky Blazers
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-GIP
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 33 Debonair/Bonanza
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 33 Debonair/Bonanza
Aircraft Version:Beech B33 Debonair
C/n (msn):CD-502
Operator Titles:Sky Blazers
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45316Submit Correction
View count: 174
Warren Stewart rolling at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. Together with aerobatic legend Chris Sperou in Pitts VH-XPS, Warren in VH-GIP forms one half of the Skyblazers formation aerobatics team. This aircraft was registered new on 28 June 1962 - Warren reckons he probably helped to assemble it when he worked for importer De Havilland Australia at Bankstown in the '60s!
Registration / Serial:VH-GIP
Aircraft Version:Beech B33 Debonair
C/n (msn):CD-502
Operator Titles:Sky Blazers
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KWD
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172H
C/n (msn):17254962
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45287Submit Correction
View count: 156
This immaculate aircraft was in the hands of the same owner for 30 years until sold a couple of years ago. It's currently Moorabbin-based and preserved pretty much exactly as it was when it was built in 1966. Originally registered N1467F, it probably never wore that rego as it was registered in Australia on 27 October 1966. Seen here departing after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-KWD
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172H
C/n (msn):17254962
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KWD
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172H
C/n (msn):17254962
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45287Submit Correction
View count: 156
This immaculate aircraft was in the hands of the same owner for 30 years until sold a couple of years ago. It's currently Moorabbin-based and preserved pretty much exactly as it was when it was built in 1966. Originally registered N1467F, it probably never wore that rego as it was registered in Australia on 27 October 1966. Seen here departing after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-KWD
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172H
C/n (msn):17254962
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
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:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44820Submit Correction
View count: 295
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 '40 until impressed as the last of the RAAF's Moth Minors A21-42 in Nov '41. Returned after the war to VH-ACR '45 until withdrawn in '47. Restored at Caboolture '03-'08. Seen here getting airborne for a display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
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:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
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:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44820Submit Correction
View count: 295
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 '40 until impressed as the last of the RAAF's Moth Minors A21-42 in Nov '41. Returned after the war to VH-ACR '45 until withdrawn in '47. Restored at Caboolture '03-'08. Seen here getting airborne for a display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
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:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:55-0761
Aircraft Original Type:Austflight Drifter
Aircraft Generic Type:Austflight Drifter
Aircraft Version:Austflight SB582 Drifter
C/n (msn):DR94-1003SB
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44750Submit Correction
View count: 328
My old mate Tony Curzon departing in 'Struts' after the Houdini-Centenary airshow. This aircraft was the third strut-braced Drifter built. It was registered on 7 February 1994 and my logbook shows that I first flew it on 27 March, almost brand new!
Registration / Serial:55-0761
Aircraft Version:Austflight SB582 Drifter
C/n (msn):DR94-1003SB
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:55-0761
Aircraft Original Type:Austflight Drifter
Aircraft Generic Type:Austflight Drifter
Aircraft Version:Austflight SB582 Drifter
C/n (msn):DR94-1003SB
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44750Submit Correction
View count: 328
My old mate Tony Curzon departing in 'Struts' after the Houdini-Centenary airshow. This aircraft was the third strut-braced Drifter built. It was registered on 7 February 1994 and my logbook shows that I first flew it on 27 March, almost brand new!
Registration / Serial:55-0761
Aircraft Version:Austflight SB582 Drifter
C/n (msn):DR94-1003SB
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44615Submit Correction
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Quite an attractive colour scheme on this RV-8A departing after the Houdini Centenary Air Show. The aircraft was first registered on 21 March 2000.
Registration / Serial:VH-ZVL
Aircraft Version:Van's RV-8A
C/n (msn):Q227
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44615Submit Correction
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Quite an attractive colour scheme on this RV-8A departing after the Houdini Centenary Air Show. The aircraft was first registered on 21 March 2000.
Registration / Serial:VH-ZVL
Aircraft Version:Van's RV-8A
C/n (msn):Q227
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EGT
Aircraft Original Type:Rihn DR-107 One Design
Aircraft Generic Type:Rihn DR-107 One Design
Aircraft Version:Rihn DR-107 One Design
C/n (msn):001
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44560Submit Correction
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This lovely aircraft was the winner of the Concours d'Elegance and Best Tube and Fabric awards at the SAAA's 2008 'Escape to Cowra' fly-in. It's seen here getting airborne in the capable hands of owner-builder Rainer Huefner for a display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. As Rainer was careful to point out to me, this aircraft is not a One Design as it departs in some respects from the strict requirements for that classification.
Registration / Serial:VH-EGT
Aircraft Version:Rihn DR-107 One Design
C/n (msn):001
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EGT
Aircraft Original Type:Rihn DR-107 One Design
Aircraft Generic Type:Rihn DR-107 One Design
Aircraft Version:Rihn DR-107 One Design
C/n (msn):001
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44560Submit Correction
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This lovely aircraft was the winner of the Concours d'Elegance and Best Tube and Fabric awards at the SAAA's 2008 'Escape to Cowra' fly-in. It's seen here getting airborne in the capable hands of owner-builder Rainer Huefner for a display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. As Rainer was careful to point out to me, this aircraft is not a One Design as it departs in some respects from the strict requirements for that classification.
Registration / Serial:VH-EGT
Aircraft Version:Rihn DR-107 One Design
C/n (msn):001
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TFE
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 210 Centurion
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 210 Centurion
Aircraft Version:Cessna 210N Centurion
C/n (msn):21064130
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44472Submit Correction
View count: 155
This Moorabbin-based, 1980-production Centurion was registered new in Australia as VH-TFE(2) on 22 April 1981. It's seen here departing for home after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-TFE
Aircraft Version:Cessna 210N Centurion
C/n (msn):21064130
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TFE
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 210 Centurion
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 210 Centurion
Aircraft Version:Cessna 210N Centurion
C/n (msn):21064130
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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This Moorabbin-based, 1980-production Centurion was registered new in Australia as VH-TFE(2) on 22 April 1981. It's seen here departing for home after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-TFE
Aircraft Version:Cessna 210N Centurion
C/n (msn):21064130
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AGH
Alternate Serial:A6-17
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 631/643 Cadet
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 631/643 Cadet
Aircraft Version:Avro 643 Cadet II
C/n (msn):990
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44444Submit Correction
View count: 221
Beautiful and rare: originally delivered to the RAAF in the second batch of Cadets during 1938-9. Initially served with 1FTS, Point Cook, but moved to Camden with CFS in 1941. Disposed of after the war, becoming VH-AGH on 16 July 1945 & eventually ending up in the hands of Sid Marshall at Bankstown. SOR 6 June 1951. Beautifully restored, ff April 2008. Seen here getting airborne at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-AGH
Alternate Serial:A6-17
Aircraft Version:Avro 643 Cadet II
C/n (msn):990
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AGH
Alternate Serial:A6-17
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 631/643 Cadet
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 631/643 Cadet
Aircraft Version:Avro 643 Cadet II
C/n (msn):990
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44444Submit Correction
View count: 221
Beautiful and rare: originally delivered to the RAAF in the second batch of Cadets during 1938-9. Initially served with 1FTS, Point Cook, but moved to Camden with CFS in 1941. Disposed of after the war, becoming VH-AGH on 16 July 1945 & eventually ending up in the hands of Sid Marshall at Bankstown. SOR 6 June 1951. Beautifully restored, ff April 2008. Seen here getting airborne at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-AGH
Alternate Serial:A6-17
Aircraft Version:Avro 643 Cadet II
C/n (msn):990
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TMQ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32884/16136
Operator Titles:Air Nostalgia
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44424Submit Correction
View count: 374
Originally built for the USAAF in 1945 as a Douglas C-47B-30DK & allocated serial 44-76552. Cn amended due to inadvertent duplication. Shipped immediately to Australia and taken on RAAF charge as A65-91 on 6 April '45. Served with the RAAF until 15 Jan '86 when sold to Golden West Airways. Registered VH-TMQ 28 Aug '88 to Collbrina Transport, but left to deteriorate at Essendon Airport. Acquired by Air Nostalgia 1 July '96 & restored - first flight 31 Mar '00. Seen here at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-TMQ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32884/16136
Operator Titles:Air Nostalgia
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TMQ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32884/16136
Operator Titles:Air Nostalgia
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44424Submit Correction
View count: 374
Originally built for the USAAF in 1945 as a Douglas C-47B-30DK & allocated serial 44-76552. Cn amended due to inadvertent duplication. Shipped immediately to Australia and taken on RAAF charge as A65-91 on 6 April '45. Served with the RAAF until 15 Jan '86 when sold to Golden West Airways. Registered VH-TMQ 28 Aug '88 to Collbrina Transport, but left to deteriorate at Essendon Airport. Acquired by Air Nostalgia 1 July '96 & restored - first flight 31 Mar '00. Seen here at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-TMQ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32884/16136
Operator Titles:Air Nostalgia
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EYC
Alternate Serial:6488
Military Code:210
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman 75 Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing N2S-3 Kaydet (B75N1)
C/n (msn):75-6488
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43875Submit Correction
View count: 169
Just lifting off on the way home from the Houdini Centenary Air Show... This aircraft was built to a USN order as an N2S-3, Bu 05314. After the war it was civilianised as N61210. Currently in magnificent condition, this aircraft was registered in Australia as VH-EYC on 24 December 2007.
Registration / Serial:VH-EYC
Alternate Serial:6488
Aircraft Version:Boeing N2S-3 Kaydet (B75N1)
C/n (msn):75-6488
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EYC
Alternate Serial:6488
Military Code:210
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman 75 Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing N2S-3 Kaydet (B75N1)
C/n (msn):75-6488
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43875Submit Correction
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Just lifting off on the way home from the Houdini Centenary Air Show... This aircraft was built to a USN order as an N2S-3, Bu 05314. After the war it was civilianised as N61210. Currently in magnificent condition, this aircraft was registered in Australia as VH-EYC on 24 December 2007.
Registration / Serial:VH-EYC
Alternate Serial:6488
Aircraft Version:Boeing N2S-3 Kaydet (B75N1)
C/n (msn):75-6488
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43860Submit Correction
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This 1965 Airtourer was registered new on 6 August that year. It spent some time on the Papua New Guinea Register before returning to Australia. Currently based at Bacchus Marsh, it's seen here departing for home from nearby Melton after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-MKL
Aircraft Version:Victa Airtourer 115
C/n (msn):131
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43860Submit Correction
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This 1965 Airtourer was registered new on 6 August that year. It spent some time on the Papua New Guinea Register before returning to Australia. Currently based at Bacchus Marsh, it's seen here departing for home from nearby Melton after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
Registration / Serial:VH-MKL
Aircraft Version:Victa Airtourer 115
C/n (msn):131
City / Airport:Melton (YMEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact