An early production Vampire Trainer on a pre-delivery photo sortie wearing the early yellow trainer bands colour scheme. From DH 60 years ago.

A73-62 was the first new Lincoln delivered with an extended nose to provide room for additional crew and equipment needed for maritime reconnaissance operations. The final 12 Australian-built Lincolns (of 73) were modified before delivery and eight others were returned by the RAAF to Government Aircraft Factory for conversion, including the prototype. -62 was withdrawn from use in 1961. The location of the photo is believed to the GAF factory at Fisherman's Bend in inner-city Melbourne. The airstrip closed in 1957. This is an official photo by GAF.

"Clipper Racer" soon after repainting in Pan Am's second postwar scheme with white top and larger 'PAA' on the fin. Ex USAAF C-54G 45-534, converted by Douglas to civil C54G-DC in 1947 (conversion #80) and delivered to Pan Am in May 1947. Returned to the USAF in November 1953 as 45-534. Stored at DM from September 1972 and broken up. Obtained from Pan Am in the 1950s.

"Clipper Southern Cross" was delivered to Pan Am on 30 March 1949. It is seen shortly after repainting in an updated colour scheme. Sold as 4X-AOH in 1962. Obtained from Pan Am over 50 years ago.

Converted with Rolls Royce Dart turboprops for airline service trials before introduction of BEA's Viscounts. Reconverted to piston power and served BEA as a standard "Pionair" until sale in 1962. From BEA 50 years ago.

Three Chipmunks of No. 2 Reserve Flying School at their Barton base in 1952. WG324 at centre, WG348 (right) and WB582 (left). No.2 RFS closed down in March 1953.

The prototype Bristol 173 powered by two Leonidas Major piston engines, before application of registration and first flight on 24 August 1952. From Bristol in the 1950s.

Delivered to Northeast in April 1949, serving until damaged at La Guardia on 6 February 1953 then sold for rebuilding. From Convair 50 years ago.

Built in 1946 as LV-AFZ. Served Eagle Aviation from December 1950 to November 1952. Later leased to Air Liban as OD-ABV. The last of the Yorks were sold in late 1952 and in mid 1953 the company name was changed to Eagle Airways.