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Registration / Serial:VH-AAU
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19904
Operator Titles:Queensland Airlines - QAL
Location:Not known
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:May 1966 to December 1966
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:264735Submit Correction
View count: 285
Leased to Ansett-MAL. Sold in Taiwan soon after its return to Australia.
Registration / Serial:VH-AAU
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19904
Operator Titles:Queensland Airlines - QAL
Location:Not known
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:May 1966 to December 1966
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-AAU
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19904
Operator Titles:Queensland Airlines - QAL
Location:Not known
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:May 1966 to December 1966
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:264735Submit Correction
View count: 285
Leased to Ansett-MAL. Sold in Taiwan soon after its return to Australia.
Registration / Serial:VH-AAU
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19904
Operator Titles:Queensland Airlines - QAL
Location:Not known
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:May 1966 to December 1966
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-EBL
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):43067
Operator Titles:Qantas
Aircraft Name:Hong Kong Trader
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1957 to 1960
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:262492Submit Correction
View count: 310
Reregistered VH-INY in January 1961
Registration / Serial:VH-EBL
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):43067
Operator Titles:Qantas
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1957 to 1960
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-EBL
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):43067
Operator Titles:Qantas
Aircraft Name:Hong Kong Trader
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1957 to 1960
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:262492Submit Correction
View count: 310
Reregistered VH-INY in January 1961
Registration / Serial:VH-EBL
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):43067
Operator Titles:Qantas
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1957 to 1960
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-EBQ
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1
C/n (msn):5003
Operator Titles:Qantas Empire Airways - QEA
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:16 July 1951
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Photo ID:251936Submit Correction
View count: 232
While operating a scheduled airline service from Wau to Bulolo and Lae, VH-EBQ crashed in Huon Gulf, 4 miles south of Lae Aerodrome while attempting to land at Lae in low cloud and rain. Originally thought to be due to VFR flight into bad weather, the centre propeller (seen here) was subsequently found to have shed a blade in flight and torn the engine out of its mounts, causing the pilot to lose control.
Registration / Serial:VH-EBQ
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1
C/n (msn):5003
Operator Titles:Qantas Empire Airways - QEA
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:16 July 1951
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Registration / Serial:VH-EBQ
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1
C/n (msn):5003
Operator Titles:Qantas Empire Airways - QEA
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:16 July 1951
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Photo ID:251936Submit Correction
View count: 232
While operating a scheduled airline service from Wau to Bulolo and Lae, VH-EBQ crashed in Huon Gulf, 4 miles south of Lae Aerodrome while attempting to land at Lae in low cloud and rain. Originally thought to be due to VFR flight into bad weather, the centre propeller (seen here) was subsequently found to have shed a blade in flight and torn the engine out of its mounts, causing the pilot to lose control.
Registration / Serial:VH-EBQ
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1
C/n (msn):5003
Operator Titles:Qantas Empire Airways - QEA
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:16 July 1951
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Registration / Serial:VH-EBQ
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1
C/n (msn):5003
Operator Titles:Qantas Empire Airways - QEA
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:16 July 1951
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Photo ID:251935Submit Correction
View count: 431
While operating a scheduled airline service from Wau to Bulolo and Lae, VH-EBQ crashed in Huon Gulf, 4 miles south of Lae Aerodrome while attempting to land at Lae in low cloud and rain. Originally thought to be due to VFR flight into bad weather, the centre propeller was subsequently found to have shed a blade in flight and torn the engine out of its mounts, causing the pilot to lose control.
Registration / Serial:VH-EBQ
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1
C/n (msn):5003
Operator Titles:Qantas Empire Airways - QEA
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:16 July 1951
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Registration / Serial:VH-EBQ
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1
C/n (msn):5003
Operator Titles:Qantas Empire Airways - QEA
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:16 July 1951
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Photo ID:251935Submit Correction
View count: 431
While operating a scheduled airline service from Wau to Bulolo and Lae, VH-EBQ crashed in Huon Gulf, 4 miles south of Lae Aerodrome while attempting to land at Lae in low cloud and rain. Originally thought to be due to VFR flight into bad weather, the centre propeller was subsequently found to have shed a blade in flight and torn the engine out of its mounts, causing the pilot to lose control.
Registration / Serial:VH-EBQ
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1
C/n (msn):5003
Operator Titles:Qantas Empire Airways - QEA
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:16 July 1951
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Registration / Serial:P2-TFK
Aircraft Original Type:Fokker F27 Friendship
Aircraft Generic Type:Fokker F27 Friendship/Troopship (C-31)
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-200 Friendship
C/n (msn):10138
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Buka (AYBK / BUA)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:27 September 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:247909Submit Correction
View count: 242
Photo taken not long after being re-registered P2-TFK.
Registration / Serial:P2-TFK
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-200 Friendship
C/n (msn):10138
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Buka (AYBK / BUA)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:27 September 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:P2-TFK
Aircraft Original Type:Fokker F27 Friendship
Aircraft Generic Type:Fokker F27 Friendship/Troopship (C-31)
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-200 Friendship
C/n (msn):10138
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Buka (AYBK / BUA)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:27 September 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:247909Submit Correction
View count: 242
Photo taken not long after being re-registered P2-TFK.
Registration / Serial:P2-TFK
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-200 Friendship
C/n (msn):10138
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Buka (AYBK / BUA)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:27 September 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:P2-ELP
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 401
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 401/402 Utililiner/Businessliner
Aircraft Version:Cessna 402A
C/n (msn):402A0072
Operator Titles:Macair Charters
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:23 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:243652Submit Correction
View count: 237
Ex VH-ELP, Cessna 402A P2-ELP is shown at Port Moresby waiting to load passengers for flight 829 to Wau on 23rd December 1974. This aircraft went on to serve with Talair as P2-GKF before returning to Australia as VH-END. It ended it's days as VH-NQC being cancelled from the register in 1996.
Registration / Serial:P2-ELP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 402A
C/n (msn):402A0072
Operator Titles:Macair Charters
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:23 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:P2-ELP
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 401
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 401/402 Utililiner/Businessliner
Aircraft Version:Cessna 402A
C/n (msn):402A0072
Operator Titles:Macair Charters
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:23 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:243652Submit Correction
View count: 237
Ex VH-ELP, Cessna 402A P2-ELP is shown at Port Moresby waiting to load passengers for flight 829 to Wau on 23rd December 1974. This aircraft went on to serve with Talair as P2-GKF before returning to Australia as VH-END. It ended it's days as VH-NQC being cancelled from the register in 1996.
Registration / Serial:P2-ELP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 402A
C/n (msn):402A0072
Operator Titles:Macair Charters
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:23 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:P2-SQM
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 55 Baron (T-42)
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 55 Baron (T-42)
Aircraft Version:Beech E55 Baron
C/n (msn):TE-812
Operator Titles:Macair Charters
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:23 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:243649Submit Correction
View count: 191
Ex VH-SQM this aircraft went on to fly with Talair as P2-GKM. It was withdrawn from use in 1984.
Registration / Serial:P2-SQM
Aircraft Version:Beech E55 Baron
C/n (msn):TE-812
Operator Titles:Macair Charters
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:23 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:P2-SQM
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 55 Baron (T-42)
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 55 Baron (T-42)
Aircraft Version:Beech E55 Baron
C/n (msn):TE-812
Operator Titles:Macair Charters
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:23 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:243649Submit Correction
View count: 191
Ex VH-SQM this aircraft went on to fly with Talair as P2-GKM. It was withdrawn from use in 1984.
Registration / Serial:P2-SQM
Aircraft Version:Beech E55 Baron
C/n (msn):TE-812
Operator Titles:Macair Charters
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:23 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:JA8780
Other Marks:LA780
Aircraft Original Type:NAMC YS-11
Aircraft Generic Type:NAMC YS-11
Aircraft Version:NAMC YS-11A-214
C/n (msn):2164
Operator Titles:All Nippon Airways - ANA / Air Niugini
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:27 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:243635Submit Correction
View count: 363
NAMC YS-11 JA8780 was leased to Air Niugini by All Nippon Airways from November 1974 to January 1975. It operated mainly between Lae & Port Moresby during that time.
Registration / Serial:JA8780
Aircraft Version:NAMC YS-11A-214
C/n (msn):2164
Operator Titles:All Nippon Airways - ANA / Air Niugini
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:27 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:JA8780
Other Marks:LA780
Aircraft Original Type:NAMC YS-11
Aircraft Generic Type:NAMC YS-11
Aircraft Version:NAMC YS-11A-214
C/n (msn):2164
Operator Titles:All Nippon Airways - ANA / Air Niugini
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:27 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:243635Submit Correction
View count: 363
NAMC YS-11 JA8780 was leased to Air Niugini by All Nippon Airways from November 1974 to January 1975. It operated mainly between Lae & Port Moresby during that time.
Registration / Serial:JA8780
Aircraft Version:NAMC YS-11A-214
C/n (msn):2164
Operator Titles:All Nippon Airways - ANA / Air Niugini
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:27 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EAA
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049G/02 Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049E-4580
Operator Titles:Qantas
Aircraft Name:Southern Sea
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1959
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:241930Submit Correction
View count: 1343
Converted to an L1049H with a rear freight door in 1960. Remained in service with Qantas until the end of the 1962 then sold in the US as N9714C.
Registration / Serial:VH-EAA
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049G/02 Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049E-4580
Operator Titles:Qantas
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1959
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-EAA
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049G/02 Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049E-4580
Operator Titles:Qantas
Aircraft Name:Southern Sea
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1959
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:241930Submit Correction
View count: 1343
Converted to an L1049H with a rear freight door in 1960. Remained in service with Qantas until the end of the 1962 then sold in the US as N9714C.
Registration / Serial:VH-EAA
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049G/02 Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049E-4580
Operator Titles:Qantas
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1959
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-MAC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):13587
Operator Titles:Mandated Airlines - MAL
City / Airport:Kaiapit (KIA) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:29 May 1952
Photo from:Ed Coates Collection / CAHSContact
Photo ID:240704Submit Correction
View count: 872
Robert Blaikie photo. VH-MAC landed with a flat tyre. It was repaired. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne, Australia
Registration / Serial:VH-MAC
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):13587
Operator Titles:Mandated Airlines - MAL
City / Airport:Kaiapit (KIA) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:29 May 1952
Photo from:Ed Coates Collection / CAHSContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MAC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):13587
Operator Titles:Mandated Airlines - MAL
City / Airport:Kaiapit (KIA) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:29 May 1952
Photo from:Ed Coates Collection / CAHSContact
Photo ID:240704Submit Correction
View count: 872
Robert Blaikie photo. VH-MAC landed with a flat tyre. It was repaired. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne, Australia
Registration / Serial:VH-MAC
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):13587
Operator Titles:Mandated Airlines - MAL
City / Airport:Kaiapit (KIA) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:29 May 1952
Photo from:Ed Coates Collection / CAHSContact
Registration / Serial:P2-SBL
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12056
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:31 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:239433Submit Correction
View count: 299
This aircraft was delivered to the RAAF as A65-29 in 1944. In 1946 it was sold to TAA as VH-TAE. It was re-registered VH-SBL in 1960 and went into service in New Guinea in 1964. In 1973 it was sold to to Air Niugini and became P2-SBL, later changed to P2-ANR. It was withdrawn from service and sold 1976 and returned to Australia and registered as VH-SBL again.
Registration / Serial:P2-SBL
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12056
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:31 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:P2-SBL
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12056
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:31 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:239433Submit Correction
View count: 299
This aircraft was delivered to the RAAF as A65-29 in 1944. In 1946 it was sold to TAA as VH-TAE. It was re-registered VH-SBL in 1960 and went into service in New Guinea in 1964. In 1973 it was sold to to Air Niugini and became P2-SBL, later changed to P2-ANR. It was withdrawn from service and sold 1976 and returned to Australia and registered as VH-SBL again.
Registration / Serial:P2-SBL
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12056
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:31 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:P2-SBG
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12873
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:31 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:238731Submit Correction
View count: 445
Originally allocated to the RAAF in 1944 as A65-44 this aircraft was purchased by Qantas in 1948 and registered VH-EAP. It was sold to TAA in 1960 and registered VH-SBG. In 1973 it was sold to Air Niugini. This photo shows it still in full TAA Airlines of New Guinea colors. It was withdrawn in 1977 and in 1982 it was sold to Air Queensland as VH-BPL until 1988, after which it was sold and finally stored at Hoxton Park in NSW. it was later moved to the Qantas Founders Museum at Longreach and is on display as VH-EAP.
Registration / Serial:P2-SBG
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12873
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:31 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:P2-SBG
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12873
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:31 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:238731Submit Correction
View count: 445
Originally allocated to the RAAF in 1944 as A65-44 this aircraft was purchased by Qantas in 1948 and registered VH-EAP. It was sold to TAA in 1960 and registered VH-SBG. In 1973 it was sold to Air Niugini. This photo shows it still in full TAA Airlines of New Guinea colors. It was withdrawn in 1977 and in 1982 it was sold to Air Queensland as VH-BPL until 1988, after which it was sold and finally stored at Hoxton Park in NSW. it was later moved to the Qantas Founders Museum at Longreach and is on display as VH-EAP.
Registration / Serial:P2-SBG
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12873
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:31 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:P2-SBD
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3
C/n (msn):12187
Operator Titles:Air Niugini
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:30 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:238126Submit Correction
View count: 522
Originally allocated to the RAF in 1944 as FZ471 this aircraft was purchased by Qantas in 1949 and registered VH-EAN. It also carried registrations VH-EBF and VH-EBU until sold to TAA in 1960 . TAA registered it as VH-SBD for service in New Guinea. In 1973 it was sold to Air Niugini as P2-SBD and later changed to P2-ANO. In 1981 it was sold to Bush Pilots Airways and used for spares in Cairns.
Registration / Serial:P2-SBD
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3
C/n (msn):12187
Operator Titles:Air Niugini
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:30 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:P2-SBD
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3
C/n (msn):12187
Operator Titles:Air Niugini
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:30 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:238126Submit Correction
View count: 522
Originally allocated to the RAF in 1944 as FZ471 this aircraft was purchased by Qantas in 1949 and registered VH-EAN. It also carried registrations VH-EBF and VH-EBU until sold to TAA in 1960 . TAA registered it as VH-SBD for service in New Guinea. In 1973 it was sold to Air Niugini as P2-SBD and later changed to P2-ANO. In 1981 it was sold to Bush Pilots Airways and used for spares in Cairns.
Registration / Serial:P2-SBD
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3
C/n (msn):12187
Operator Titles:Air Niugini
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:30 December 1974
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TFI
Aircraft Original Type:Fokker F27 Friendship
Aircraft Generic Type:Fokker F27 Friendship/Troopship (C-31)
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-100 Friendship
C/n (msn):10134
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Buka (AYBK / BUA)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:7 March 1971
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:237734Submit Correction
View count: 241
Photographed at Buka Airport on Bougainville. It later became P2-TFI and P2-ANB then P2-ANZ before being sold overseas.
Registration / Serial:VH-TFI
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-100 Friendship
C/n (msn):10134
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Buka (AYBK / BUA)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:7 March 1971
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TFI
Aircraft Original Type:Fokker F27 Friendship
Aircraft Generic Type:Fokker F27 Friendship/Troopship (C-31)
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-100 Friendship
C/n (msn):10134
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Buka (AYBK / BUA)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:7 March 1971
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:237734Submit Correction
View count: 241
Photographed at Buka Airport on Bougainville. It later became P2-TFI and P2-ANB then P2-ANZ before being sold overseas.
Registration / Serial:VH-TFI
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-100 Friendship
C/n (msn):10134
Operator Titles:TAA Airlines of New Guinea
City / Airport:Buka (AYBK / BUA)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:7 March 1971
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:P2-PAY
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec (UO/U-11)
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-2792
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:4 June 1976
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:237711Submit Correction
View count: 713
Imported to Australia in 1965 as VH-PAY. It first came to Lae in September 1970. Prior to that it flew with Davey Air Services, Dubbo. Tt was operated by C&B Chee Charters for a number of years from Lae to numerous small airstrips in the highlands. In 1974 it's registration was changed to P2-PAY when PNG became independent. It was exported to Australia in late 1977 and took up it's old registration VH-PAY.
Registration / Serial:P2-PAY
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-2792
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:4 June 1976
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Registration / Serial:P2-PAY
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec (UO/U-11)
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-2792
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:4 June 1976
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
Photo ID:237711Submit Correction
View count: 713
Imported to Australia in 1965 as VH-PAY. It first came to Lae in September 1970. Prior to that it flew with Davey Air Services, Dubbo. Tt was operated by C&B Chee Charters for a number of years from Lae to numerous small airstrips in the highlands. In 1974 it's registration was changed to P2-PAY when PNG became independent. It was exported to Australia in late 1977 and took up it's old registration VH-PAY.
Registration / Serial:P2-PAY
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-2792
City / Airport:Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:4 June 1976
Photo by:Peter T LeaContact
City / Airport:Alexishafen - Danip (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1960 to 1979
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:235246Submit Correction
View count: 713
VH-UIW was written off at Wau on October 18, 1932. The wreck was acquired by the Catholic Mission at Alexishafen and moved there with a view to a rebuild. It was still there when the Japanese invaded during World War II and suffered damage during Allied air raids. Danip airstrip fell out of use after the war and it and -UIW were claimed by the jungle. In the 1980s the Junkers was recovered by the PNG defence force first to Madang and then Lae for the National Museum. It is no longer shown as part of the collection.
Registration / Serial:VH-UIW
Aircraft Version:Junkers W 33d
C/n (msn):2575
City / Airport:Alexishafen - Danip (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1960 to 1979
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
City / Airport:Alexishafen - Danip (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1960 to 1979
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:235246Submit Correction
View count: 713
VH-UIW was written off at Wau on October 18, 1932. The wreck was acquired by the Catholic Mission at Alexishafen and moved there with a view to a rebuild. It was still there when the Japanese invaded during World War II and suffered damage during Allied air raids. Danip airstrip fell out of use after the war and it and -UIW were claimed by the jungle. In the 1980s the Junkers was recovered by the PNG defence force first to Madang and then Lae for the National Museum. It is no longer shown as part of the collection.
Registration / Serial:VH-UIW
Aircraft Version:Junkers W 33d
C/n (msn):2575
City / Airport:Alexishafen - Danip (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1960 to 1979
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-MAB
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 1
C/n (msn):04119
Operator Titles:Mandated Airlines - MAL
City / Airport:Kaiapit (KIA) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:June 1951 to December 1952
Photo from:Ed Coates Collection / CAHSContact
Photo ID:234179Submit Correction
View count: 578
Reregistered VH-AWF in January 1954. Robert Blaikie photo. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne Australia
Registration / Serial:VH-MAB
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 1
C/n (msn):04119
Operator Titles:Mandated Airlines - MAL
City / Airport:Kaiapit (KIA) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:June 1951 to December 1952
Photo from:Ed Coates Collection / CAHSContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MAB
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 1
C/n (msn):04119
Operator Titles:Mandated Airlines - MAL
City / Airport:Kaiapit (KIA) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:June 1951 to December 1952
Photo from:Ed Coates Collection / CAHSContact
Photo ID:234179Submit Correction
View count: 578
Reregistered VH-AWF in January 1954. Robert Blaikie photo. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne Australia
Registration / Serial:VH-MAB
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 1
C/n (msn):04119
Operator Titles:Mandated Airlines - MAL
City / Airport:Kaiapit (KIA) (closed)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:June 1951 to December 1952
Photo from:Ed Coates Collection / CAHSContact
Location:In Flight
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1962 to 1966
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:228749Submit Correction
View count: 817
Left Papua New Guinea in 1969.
Registration / Serial:VH-GOA
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166
C/n (msn):378
Operator Titles:Ansett - MAL
Location:In Flight
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1962 to 1966
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Location:In Flight
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1962 to 1966
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:228749Submit Correction
View count: 817
Left Papua New Guinea in 1969.
Registration / Serial:VH-GOA
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166
C/n (msn):378
Operator Titles:Ansett - MAL
Location:In Flight
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1962 to 1966
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:41-20054
Military Code:8 / VHCCC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-53 Skytrooper
C/n (msn):4824
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Flamin Mamie
Location:Not known
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:March 1942 to October 1942
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Photo ID:227097Submit Correction
View count: 205
Loading stores for the forward area, New Guinea 1942. From a batch of new C-53s shipped to Brisbane in Nov 41 under "Project X" to support US forces in the Philippines. Pearl Harbor clarified the situation and the C-53s were used between Australia, Philippines and Netherlands East Indies before taken over by the Directorate of Air Transport as callsign VHCCC.The aircraft was transferred to the RAAF from May 43 to Apr 44. It tipped on its nose landing at Nadzab on 28 Feb 44. Repaired it was transferred to Qantas Empire Airways in Jul 44 until Apr 46, when it returned to the USAAF.
Registration / Serial:41-20054
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-53 Skytrooper
C/n (msn):4824
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:March 1942 to October 1942
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Registration / Serial:41-20054
Military Code:8 / VHCCC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-53 Skytrooper
C/n (msn):4824
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Flamin Mamie
Location:Not known
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:March 1942 to October 1942
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Photo ID:227097Submit Correction
View count: 205
Loading stores for the forward area, New Guinea 1942. From a batch of new C-53s shipped to Brisbane in Nov 41 under "Project X" to support US forces in the Philippines. Pearl Harbor clarified the situation and the C-53s were used between Australia, Philippines and Netherlands East Indies before taken over by the Directorate of Air Transport as callsign VHCCC.The aircraft was transferred to the RAAF from May 43 to Apr 44. It tipped on its nose landing at Nadzab on 28 Feb 44. Repaired it was transferred to Qantas Empire Airways in Jul 44 until Apr 46, when it returned to the USAAF.
Registration / Serial:41-20054
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-53 Skytrooper
C/n (msn):4824
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:March 1942 to October 1942
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Registration / Serial:VH-COO
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec (UO/U-11)
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-2746
Operator Titles:STOL Commuters
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1969
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:219157Submit Correction
View count: 493
STOL Commuters was taken over by Patair but much of the fleet of light aircraft went to Macair including VH-COO.
Registration / Serial:VH-COO
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-2746
Operator Titles:STOL Commuters
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1969
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-COO
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec (UO/U-11)
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-2746
Operator Titles:STOL Commuters
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1969
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:219157Submit Correction
View count: 493
STOL Commuters was taken over by Patair but much of the fleet of light aircraft went to Macair including VH-COO.
Registration / Serial:VH-COO
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-2746
Operator Titles:STOL Commuters
City / Airport:Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map
Country:Papua New Guinea
Photo Date:1969
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)