| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VH-KCG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Auster J-5/8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Auster J-5/8 Adventurer/Aiglet Trainer/Alpine/Autocar |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster J-5G Cirrus Autocar A2 |
| C/n (msn): | 3188 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Perth - Langley Park (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Western Australia, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: YPLP Other: - |
| Event: | Langley Park Fly-in 1987 |
| Photo Date: | 28 February 1987 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter) |
| Photo ID: | 103126 |
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Langley Park was Perth's first airport. It opened in 1920 but was replaced by Maylands airport in 1924. Starting in 1984, the riverside park became the site every three years for sports aircraft fly-ins. These continued until 1999. Since then it has been used by Red Bull racers (last time in 2010). As the major open space in central Perth, the park is the venue for many (non-aviation) events throughout the year. VH-KCG has been fitted with a Lycoming engine, which is the reason for the A2 designation. It was operated as a glider tug. This photo is copyright © Geoff Goodall, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 November 2018, and has since been viewed 278 times. |