| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VH-UPW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Wikner Wicko |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Wikner Wicko |
| Aircraft Version: | Wikner Wicko Cabin Sports |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Brisbane - ArcherfieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YBAF IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | January 1931 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 138006 |
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Built by Geoff Wikner. Had to use an 80hp Anzani when he could not obtain the intended 40hp engine leading to official concern the airframe was overstressed. First flight January 25, 1931. Wikner was forced to sell the aircraft, which then had its CoA withdrawn in 1932. The Wicko was followed by the Lion and then the Wizard. Wikner moved to the UK where he designed and built 13 Foster-Wikner Wicko monoplanes - same name, different design. A replica of the original Wicko is displayed at Queensland Air Museum. Photo from: State Library of Queensland This photo was added on 21 April 2019, and has since been viewed 899 times. |