783 results found
Registration / Serial:VH-HET
Alternate Serial:A58-602
Military Code:RG-V
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 359 Spitfire HF8C
C/n (msn):6S/581740
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Grey Nurse
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38472Submit Correction
View count: 464
Registration / Serial:VH-HET
Alternate Serial:A58-602
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 359 Spitfire HF8C
C/n (msn):6S/581740
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-HET
Alternate Serial:A58-602
Military Code:RG-V
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 359 Spitfire HF8C
C/n (msn):6S/581740
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Grey Nurse
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38472Submit Correction
View count: 464
Registration / Serial:VH-HET
Alternate Serial:A58-602
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 359 Spitfire HF8C
C/n (msn):6S/581740
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-CTV
Alternate Serial:A19-068
Military Code:68
Aircraft Original Type:AESL CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Generic Type:New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):068
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Lethbridge (YLED)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:6 December 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38333Submit Correction
View count: 144
Seen here departing after the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's annual charity Christmas Toy Run. It wasn't delivered to the RAAF until 19 December 1981, and was retired and sold on 22 May 1993.
Registration / Serial:VH-CTV
Alternate Serial:A19-068
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):068
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Lethbridge (YLED)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:6 December 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-CTV
Alternate Serial:A19-068
Military Code:68
Aircraft Original Type:AESL CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Generic Type:New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):068
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Lethbridge (YLED)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:6 December 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38333Submit Correction
View count: 144
Seen here departing after the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's annual charity Christmas Toy Run. It wasn't delivered to the RAAF until 19 December 1981, and was retired and sold on 22 May 1993.
Registration / Serial:VH-CTV
Alternate Serial:A19-068
Aircraft Version:New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer
C/n (msn):068
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Lethbridge (YLED)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:6 December 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-FAH
Alternate Serial:A17-521
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):DHA944/T179
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 December 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38269Submit Correction
View count: 163
Classic Tiger!
Registration / Serial:VH-FAH
Alternate Serial:A17-521
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA944/T179
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 December 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-FAH
Alternate Serial:A17-521
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):DHA944/T179
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 December 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38269Submit Correction
View count: 163
Classic Tiger!
Registration / Serial:VH-FAH
Alternate Serial:A17-521
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA944/T179
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 December 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-ART
Alternate Serial:A17-417
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):DHA592
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Kyneton (YKTN)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Kyneton Easter Airshow 2006
Photo Date:16 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38267Submit Correction
View count: 932
This aircraft was originally built by DHA at Mascot for the RAAF as A17-417 with cn 592. Somewhere along the line it gained the rebuild cn T185, probably after a crash. It was civilianised in May 1946 as VH-ART. This shot was taken at the Kyneton Easter Airshow in the hands of 'Captain Boggles' - you can even see some toilet paper on the tailplane, remains of some streamer-cutting.
Registration / Serial:VH-ART
Alternate Serial:A17-417
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA592
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Kyneton (YKTN)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-ART
Alternate Serial:A17-417
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):DHA592
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Kyneton (YKTN)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Kyneton Easter Airshow 2006
Photo Date:16 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38267Submit Correction
View count: 932
This aircraft was originally built by DHA at Mascot for the RAAF as A17-417 with cn 592. Somewhere along the line it gained the rebuild cn T185, probably after a crash. It was civilianised in May 1946 as VH-ART. This shot was taken at the Kyneton Easter Airshow in the hands of 'Captain Boggles' - you can even see some toilet paper on the tailplane, remains of some streamer-cutting.
Registration / Serial:VH-ART
Alternate Serial:A17-417
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA592
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Kyneton (YKTN)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SEC
Alternate Serial:A17-188
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):DHA189
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Narrandera (YNAR / NRA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38124Submit Correction
View count: 170
This is the traditional 'Armstrong Starter' method of getting a Tiger going, in this case for the long trip back to South Australia.
Registration / Serial:VH-SEC
Alternate Serial:A17-188
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA189
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Narrandera (YNAR / NRA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SEC
Alternate Serial:A17-188
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):DHA189
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Narrandera (YNAR / NRA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38124Submit Correction
View count: 170
This is the traditional 'Armstrong Starter' method of getting a Tiger going, in this case for the long trip back to South Australia.
Registration / Serial:VH-SEC
Alternate Serial:A17-188
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA189
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Narrandera (YNAR / NRA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BNI
Alternate Serial:A17-613
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA1048
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2007
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38097Submit Correction
View count: 185
Wartime production by DHA Mascot. Demobbed and registered VH-BNI on 28 January 1949. Based at Luskintyre and winner of the Best Biplane award at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-BNI
Alternate Serial:A17-613
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA1048
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BNI
Alternate Serial:A17-613
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA1048
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2007
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38097Submit Correction
View count: 185
Wartime production by DHA Mascot. Demobbed and registered VH-BNI on 28 January 1949. Based at Luskintyre and winner of the Best Biplane award at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-BNI
Alternate Serial:A17-613
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA1048
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-LJM
Alternate Serial:A17-561
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):DHA996
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Narrandera (YNAR / NRA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38081Submit Correction
View count: 280
This aircraft has a long history, having been built during the war by DHA at Mascot and seeing RAAF service as A17-561. In 1946 it was de-mobbed and joined the civil Register with identities VH-AUM, VH-FAH(1) with the Illawarra Flying School, VH-TSA in 1956 and finally VH-LJM. It's currently based at historic Point Cook Aerodrome.
Registration / Serial:VH-LJM
Alternate Serial:A17-561
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA996
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Narrandera (YNAR / NRA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-LJM
Alternate Serial:A17-561
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):DHA996
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Narrandera (YNAR / NRA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:38081Submit Correction
View count: 280
This aircraft has a long history, having been built during the war by DHA at Mascot and seeing RAAF service as A17-561. In 1946 it was de-mobbed and joined the civil Register with identities VH-AUM, VH-FAH(1) with the Illawarra Flying School, VH-TSA in 1956 and finally VH-LJM. It's currently based at historic Point Cook Aerodrome.
Registration / Serial:VH-LJM
Alternate Serial:A17-561
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA996
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Narrandera (YNAR / NRA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:N260X
Military Code:WH587
Other Marks:105
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):41H/636334
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA Fly-In Convention 1995
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37977Submit Correction
View count: 241
Registration / Serial:N260X
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):41H/636334
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N260X
Military Code:WH587
Other Marks:105
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):41H/636334
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA Fly-In Convention 1995
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37977Submit Correction
View count: 241
Registration / Serial:N260X
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):41H/636334
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Military Code:D-76
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-1/3/5/7/8/9 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Event:Wide Bay International Airshow 2007
Photo Date:5 August 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37881Submit Correction
View count: 223
This relatively early Wirraway had the real RAAF serial A20-81 and served with 5 SFTS. Retired in May 1957, it was sold for scrap. Rescued by Pearce Dunn and kept at his museum at Mildura 1975-80. Restored at Essendon 87/89 and Caboolture 92/95. Currently based Caboolture and seen here touching down at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Military Code:D-76
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-1/3/5/7/8/9 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Event:Wide Bay International Airshow 2007
Photo Date:5 August 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37881Submit Correction
View count: 223
This relatively early Wirraway had the real RAAF serial A20-81 and served with 5 SFTS. Retired in May 1957, it was sold for scrap. Rescued by Pearce Dunn and kept at his museum at Mildura 1975-80. Restored at Essendon 87/89 and Caboolture 92/95. Currently based Caboolture and seen here touching down at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MBX
Alternate Serial:A77-851
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):G5/361641
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Halestorm
City / Airport:Temora (YTEM / TEM)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 March 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37875Submit Correction
View count: 607
This appropriately registered Meatbox is painted to represent 'Halestorm', a MiG-killer flown by Sgt George Hale during the Korean War. Its real identity is VZ467 and it made the RAF's last Meteor flight before being retired in 1982. Placed in storage as a spare for the RAF's Vintage Pair display team, it was sold and registered G-METE on 5 November 1991, making its first post-restoration flight in 1994. Acquired by Temora Aviation Museum in 2001 and re-registered VH-MBX on 30 October that year.
Registration / Serial:VH-MBX
Alternate Serial:A77-851
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):G5/361641
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Temora (YTEM / TEM)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 March 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MBX
Alternate Serial:A77-851
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):G5/361641
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Halestorm
City / Airport:Temora (YTEM / TEM)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 March 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37875Submit Correction
View count: 607
This appropriately registered Meatbox is painted to represent 'Halestorm', a MiG-killer flown by Sgt George Hale during the Korean War. Its real identity is VZ467 and it made the RAF's last Meteor flight before being retired in 1982. Placed in storage as a spare for the RAF's Vintage Pair display team, it was sold and registered G-METE on 5 November 1991, making its first post-restoration flight in 1994. Acquired by Temora Aviation Museum in 2001 and re-registered VH-MBX on 30 October that year.
Registration / Serial:VH-MBX
Alternate Serial:A77-851
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):G5/361641
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Temora (YTEM / TEM)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 March 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Military Code:D-76
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-1/3/5/7/8/9 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Event:Wide Bay International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:4 July 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37826Submit Correction
View count: 252
This relatively early Wirraway had the real RAAF serial A20-81 and served with 5 SFTS. Retired in May 1957, it was sold for scrap. Rescued by Pearce Dunn and kept at his museum at Mildura 1975-80. Restored at Essendon 87/89 and Caboolture 92/95. Currently based Caboolture and seen here at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:4 July 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Military Code:D-76
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-1/3/5/7/8/9 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Event:Wide Bay International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:4 July 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37826Submit Correction
View count: 252
This relatively early Wirraway had the real RAAF serial A20-81 and served with 5 SFTS. Retired in May 1957, it was sold for scrap. Rescued by Pearce Dunn and kept at his museum at Mildura 1975-80. Restored at Essendon 87/89 and Caboolture 92/95. Currently based Caboolture and seen here at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:4 July 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A29-53
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk/Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk
C/n (msn):16738
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:21 October 1973
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:37659Submit Correction
View count: 1069
Procured by USAAF as 41-13522 as a Curtiss 87-B2 Warhawk (P-40E). Supplied to the RAAF as a Kittyhawk 1A. At time of image it was being restored to South East Asia scheme with that theatre's distinctive roundel without a red centre.
Registration / Serial:A29-53
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk
C/n (msn):16738
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:21 October 1973
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:A29-53
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk/Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk
C/n (msn):16738
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:21 October 1973
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:37659Submit Correction
View count: 1069
Procured by USAAF as 41-13522 as a Curtiss 87-B2 Warhawk (P-40E). Supplied to the RAAF as a Kittyhawk 1A. At time of image it was being restored to South East Asia scheme with that theatre's distinctive roundel without a red centre.
Registration / Serial:A29-53
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk
C/n (msn):16738
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:21 October 1973
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Military Code:D-76
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-1/3/5/7/8/9 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Event:Wide Bay International Airshow 2007
Photo Date:5 August 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37524Submit Correction
View count: 264
This relatively early Wirraway had the real RAAF serial A20-81 and served with 5 SFTS. Retired in May 1957, it was sold for scrap. Rescued by Pearce Dunn and kept at his museum at Mildura 1975-80. Restored at Essendon 87/89 and Caboolture 92/95. Currently based Caboolture and seen here at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Military Code:D-76
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-1/3/5/7/8/9 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Event:Wide Bay International Airshow 2007
Photo Date:5 August 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37524Submit Correction
View count: 264
This relatively early Wirraway had the real RAAF serial A20-81 and served with 5 SFTS. Retired in May 1957, it was sold for scrap. Rescued by Pearce Dunn and kept at his museum at Mildura 1975-80. Restored at Essendon 87/89 and Caboolture 92/95. Currently based Caboolture and seen here at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AGJ
Alternate Serial:A68-118
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):CA18-1443
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Eclat
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2013
Photo Date:5 May 2013
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37359Submit Correction
View count: 338
Jeff Trappett taxies 'Eclat' ('brilliant achievement' - and so it is) for his display at WOI 2013. This aircraft was post-war CAC production and BOC as A68-118 by the RAAF on 10 May 48. SOC 28 April 58. Bought ex storage at Tocumwal and registered VH-WAS 7 Aug 59. Stored Bankstown 60/73. Acquired Camden Museum of Aviation 73/78. Acquired by Jeff Trappett and trucked to Morwell for restoration, ff 19 April 81.
Registration / Serial:VH-AGJ
Alternate Serial:A68-118
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):CA18-1443
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2013
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AGJ
Alternate Serial:A68-118
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):CA18-1443
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Eclat
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2013
Photo Date:5 May 2013
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37359Submit Correction
View count: 338
Jeff Trappett taxies 'Eclat' ('brilliant achievement' - and so it is) for his display at WOI 2013. This aircraft was post-war CAC production and BOC as A68-118 by the RAAF on 10 May 48. SOC 28 April 58. Bought ex storage at Tocumwal and registered VH-WAS 7 Aug 59. Stored Bankstown 60/73. Acquired Camden Museum of Aviation 73/78. Acquired by Jeff Trappett and trucked to Morwell for restoration, ff 19 April 81.
Registration / Serial:VH-AGJ
Alternate Serial:A68-118
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):CA18-1443
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2013
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MFT
Alternate Serial:A68-769
Military Code:FA
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):1435
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Event:Wide Bay International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:4 July 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37310Submit Correction
View count: 251
Tail just coming up on takeoff for another warbird adventure flight at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-MFT
Alternate Serial:A68-769
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1435
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:4 July 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MFT
Alternate Serial:A68-769
Military Code:FA
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):1435
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Event:Wide Bay International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:4 July 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37310Submit Correction
View count: 251
Tail just coming up on takeoff for another warbird adventure flight at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-MFT
Alternate Serial:A68-769
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1435
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:4 July 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PBZ
Alternate Serial:A24-362
Military Code:OX-V
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
C/n (msn):2043
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2011
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37220Submit Correction
View count: 272
The HARS Cat at Wings Over the Illawarra 2011, newly fitted with blisters and nose turret.
Registration / Serial:VH-PBZ
Alternate Serial:A24-362
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
C/n (msn):2043
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PBZ
Alternate Serial:A24-362
Military Code:OX-V
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
C/n (msn):2043
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2011
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37220Submit Correction
View count: 272
The HARS Cat at Wings Over the Illawarra 2011, newly fitted with blisters and nose turret.
Registration / Serial:VH-PBZ
Alternate Serial:A24-362
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
C/n (msn):2043
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AGH
Alternate Serial:A6-17
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 631/643 Cadet
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 631/643 Cadet
Aircraft Version:Avro 643 Cadet II
C/n (msn):990
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2009
Photo Date:25 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37181Submit Correction
View count: 398
Beautiful and rare: originally delivered to the RAAF in the second batch of Cadets during 1938-9. Initially served with 1FTS, Point Cook, but moved to Camden with CFS in 1941. Disposed of after the war, becoming VH-AGH on 16 July 1945 & eventually ending up in the hands of Sid Marshall at Bankstown. SOR 6 June 1951. Beautifully restored, ff April 2008. Seen here, fittingly, on Anzac Day at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-AGH
Alternate Serial:A6-17
Aircraft Version:Avro 643 Cadet II
C/n (msn):990
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AGH
Alternate Serial:A6-17
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 631/643 Cadet
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 631/643 Cadet
Aircraft Version:Avro 643 Cadet II
C/n (msn):990
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2009
Photo Date:25 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37181Submit Correction
View count: 398
Beautiful and rare: originally delivered to the RAAF in the second batch of Cadets during 1938-9. Initially served with 1FTS, Point Cook, but moved to Camden with CFS in 1941. Disposed of after the war, becoming VH-AGH on 16 July 1945 & eventually ending up in the hands of Sid Marshall at Bankstown. SOR 6 June 1951. Beautifully restored, ff April 2008. Seen here, fittingly, on Anzac Day at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-AGH
Alternate Serial:A6-17
Aircraft Version:Avro 643 Cadet II
C/n (msn):990
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MBX
Alternate Serial:A77-851
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):G5/361641
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:RAAF Museum Air Pageant 2006
Photo Date:8 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37124Submit Correction
View count: 222
Resting under the apron floodlights on the night before the 2006 RAAF Museum Air Pageant.
Registration / Serial:VH-MBX
Alternate Serial:A77-851
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):G5/361641
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:8 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MBX
Alternate Serial:A77-851
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):G5/361641
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:RAAF Museum Air Pageant 2006
Photo Date:8 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37124Submit Correction
View count: 222
Resting under the apron floodlights on the night before the 2006 RAAF Museum Air Pageant.
Registration / Serial:VH-MBX
Alternate Serial:A77-851
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):G5/361641
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:8 April 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BDM
Alternate Serial:A11-33
Aircraft Original Type:Taylorcraft Plus D
Aircraft Generic Type:Taylorcraft D/E/F/G/J Auster Mk1/2/3/4/5
Aircraft Version:Taylorcraft E Auster Mk3
C/n (msn):639
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Wentworth / New South Wales (YWTO)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia Auster Rally 2007
Photo Date:13 October 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37022Submit Correction
View count: 195
Oh the dust, the dust! Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally.
Registration / Serial:VH-BDM
Alternate Serial:A11-33
Aircraft Version:Taylorcraft E Auster Mk3
C/n (msn):639
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Wentworth / New South Wales (YWTO)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:13 October 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BDM
Alternate Serial:A11-33
Aircraft Original Type:Taylorcraft Plus D
Aircraft Generic Type:Taylorcraft D/E/F/G/J Auster Mk1/2/3/4/5
Aircraft Version:Taylorcraft E Auster Mk3
C/n (msn):639
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Wentworth / New South Wales (YWTO)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia Auster Rally 2007
Photo Date:13 October 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37022Submit Correction
View count: 195
Oh the dust, the dust! Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally.
Registration / Serial:VH-BDM
Alternate Serial:A11-33
Aircraft Version:Taylorcraft E Auster Mk3
C/n (msn):639
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Wentworth / New South Wales (YWTO)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:13 October 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PBZ
Alternate Serial:A24-362
Military Code:OX-V
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
C/n (msn):2043
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:RAAF 90th Anniversary Air Pilgrimage 2011
Photo Date:1 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36900Submit Correction
View count: 372
At the end of the RAAF 90th Anniversary Air Pilgrimage, the HARS Cat departed for home, only to return shortly afterwards with a major oil leak. This provoked considerable head-scratching and several phone calls as the engineers tried to solve the problem.
Registration / Serial:VH-PBZ
Alternate Serial:A24-362
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
C/n (msn):2043
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PBZ
Alternate Serial:A24-362
Military Code:OX-V
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
C/n (msn):2043
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:RAAF 90th Anniversary Air Pilgrimage 2011
Photo Date:1 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36900Submit Correction
View count: 372
At the end of the RAAF 90th Anniversary Air Pilgrimage, the HARS Cat departed for home, only to return shortly afterwards with a major oil leak. This provoked considerable head-scratching and several phone calls as the engineers tried to solve the problem.
Registration / Serial:VH-PBZ
Alternate Serial:A24-362
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
C/n (msn):2043
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact