| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Melbourne - EssendonMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YMEN IATA: MEB Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Dave Soderstrom |
| Photo ID: | 499592 |
| Photo Comment |
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Since 1994, Mustang VH-BOB has operated under an Air Operators Certificate as this particular model of an Australian-built Mustang is a fully certified type aircraft. After making a wheels up landing in 2008 the time came to completely rebuild it. The aircraft is getting closer to returning to the air and is seen doing an engine run-up. This photo is copyright © Dave Soderstrom, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 September 2022, and has since been viewed 138 times. |