| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | G-AAIS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hinkler Ibis |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hinkler Ibis |
| Aircraft Version: | Hinkler Ibis replica |
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| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Bundaberg / Hinkler Hall [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Collection: | Hinkler Hall of Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 6 July 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 41611 |
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Following his record-breaking flight to Australia in 1928, Bert Hinkler designed and built his ideal light aircraft. The Ibis was designed with the possibility of becoming an amphibian in mind, although the only prototype was strictly a land-plane. It had an enclosed cabin for two and was powered by two Salmson AD9s in a push/pull arrangement. Original flew in May 1930, but Hinkler abandoned development due to the Depression. Full-size replica constructed 1987-88 & displayed Hinkler Hall of Aviation. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 February 2018, and has since been viewed 158 times. |