| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | VH-FXY |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-12471 |
| 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 (305D) |
| C/n (msn): | 22913 |
| Display Paint: | South Vietnam - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Kyabram - IdlewildMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YKYB IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 24 October 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 47002 |
| Photo Comment |
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This beautifully restored Bird Dog even has the smoke marker rocket tubes beneath its wings. Originally USAF 51-12471. Although registered in Australia on 17 December 1996, this Bird Dog was imported in 1989 from Vietnam. Its restoration started in 1992 and took 9 years - it's very original and in magnificent condition in these colourful South Vietnamese Air Force markings. Short final at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 March 2018, and has since been viewed 226 times. |