Aircraft Photo of VH-IDH | Aeronca 11AC Chief | AirHistory.net #37336
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VH-IDH
Aircraft Original Type:Aeronca 11 Chief
Aircraft Generic Type:Aeronca 11 Chief
Aircraft Version:Aeronca 11AC Chief
C/n (msn):11AC-1624
Location
City / Airport:Kyabram - IdlewildMap
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YKYB   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia Auster Rally 2010
 
Photo Date:23 October 2010
Photo by:Phil Vabre
Photo ID: 37336
Photo Comment

This aircraft was imported new into South Africa in 1947 and registered ZS-ULS, later ZS-BRE. Sold in Namibia (South West Africa then) in 1949. Last flight in about 1969. Exported to Australia and registered VH-IDH(2) on 14 September 2001. Its first post-restoration flight took place in April 2009. It was flown from its base at Wedderburn, near Sydney, to the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally where it's seen here arriving.

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