344 results found
Registration / Serial:VH-BHS
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 18
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 18 (C-45)
Aircraft Version:Beech Expeditor 3TM
C/n (msn):A-785 / CA-198
Aircraft Name:Miss Maple
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2018
Photo Date:4 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:90391Submit Correction
View count: 314
This was one of an RCAF order for a total of 280 Expediter 3s, which were basically D18S airframes. These were used as transports and navigation trainers in Canada and European NATO countries where Canada had training commitments. Served with the RCAF 1952-68 as 1598. Sold in the USA and registered N6127. Ferried to Australia in October 1999 but retained its US registration. Re-registered as VH-BHS(4) on 9 June 2017.
Registration / Serial:VH-BHS
Aircraft Version:Beech Expeditor 3TM
C/n (msn):A-785 / CA-198
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BHS
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 18
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 18 (C-45)
Aircraft Version:Beech Expeditor 3TM
C/n (msn):A-785 / CA-198
Aircraft Name:Miss Maple
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2018
Photo Date:4 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:90391Submit Correction
View count: 314
This was one of an RCAF order for a total of 280 Expediter 3s, which were basically D18S airframes. These were used as transports and navigation trainers in Canada and European NATO countries where Canada had training commitments. Served with the RCAF 1952-68 as 1598. Sold in the USA and registered N6127. Ferried to Australia in October 1999 but retained its US registration. Re-registered as VH-BHS(4) on 9 June 2017.
Registration / Serial:VH-BHS
Aircraft Version:Beech Expeditor 3TM
C/n (msn):A-785 / CA-198
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-JFW
Alternate Serial:V6748
Military Code:PO
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hurricane
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk12
Licence-built by:CCF
C/n (msn):60372
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2018
Photo Date:6 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:61094Submit Correction
View count: 1268
Built by Canadian Car & Foundry as a Mk IIb for the RCAF in 1942, struck off in 1944. Recovered as a wreck in 1984, shipped to the UK for restoration and registered G-ORGI. Flew again in 1991. Sold to the USA in 1991, becoming N678DP. Sold back to Canada and registered C-FDNL in 2005. Shipped to Australia in 2014 and restored again, registered VH-JFW(3) on 3 September 2015. First flight in Australia on 2 October 2016. Painted to represent the aircraft of AustralianPilot Officer John Dallas Crossman, who flew with 32 & 46 Squadrons and was killed on 30 September 1940.
Registration / Serial:VH-JFW
Alternate Serial:V6748
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk12
C/n (msn):60372
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-JFW
Alternate Serial:V6748
Military Code:PO
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hurricane
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk12
Licence-built by:CCF
C/n (msn):60372
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2018
Photo Date:6 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:61094Submit Correction
View count: 1268
Built by Canadian Car & Foundry as a Mk IIb for the RCAF in 1942, struck off in 1944. Recovered as a wreck in 1984, shipped to the UK for restoration and registered G-ORGI. Flew again in 1991. Sold to the USA in 1991, becoming N678DP. Sold back to Canada and registered C-FDNL in 2005. Shipped to Australia in 2014 and restored again, registered VH-JFW(3) on 3 September 2015. First flight in Australia on 2 October 2016. Painted to represent the aircraft of AustralianPilot Officer John Dallas Crossman, who flew with 32 & 46 Squadrons and was killed on 30 September 1940.
Registration / Serial:VH-JFW
Alternate Serial:V6748
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk12
C/n (msn):60372
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BHS
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 18
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 18 (C-45)
Aircraft Version:Beech Expeditor 3TM
C/n (msn):A-785 / CA-198
Aircraft Name:Miss Maple
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2018
Photo Date:5 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:61088Submit Correction
View count: 235
This was one of an RCAF order for a total of 280 Expediter 3s, which were basically D18S airframes. These were used as transports and navigation trainers in Canada and European NATO countries where Canada had training commitments. Served with the RCAF 1952-68 as 1598. Sold in the USA and registered N6127. Ferried to Australia in October 1999 but retained its US registration. Re-registered as VH-BHS(4) on 9 June 2017.
Registration / Serial:VH-BHS
Aircraft Version:Beech Expeditor 3TM
C/n (msn):A-785 / CA-198
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BHS
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 18
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 18 (C-45)
Aircraft Version:Beech Expeditor 3TM
C/n (msn):A-785 / CA-198
Aircraft Name:Miss Maple
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2018
Photo Date:5 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:61088Submit Correction
View count: 235
This was one of an RCAF order for a total of 280 Expediter 3s, which were basically D18S airframes. These were used as transports and navigation trainers in Canada and European NATO countries where Canada had training commitments. Served with the RCAF 1952-68 as 1598. Sold in the USA and registered N6127. Ferried to Australia in October 1999 but retained its US registration. Re-registered as VH-BHS(4) on 9 June 2017.
Registration / Serial:VH-BHS
Aircraft Version:Beech Expeditor 3TM
C/n (msn):A-785 / CA-198
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2018
Photo Date:6 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:61051Submit Correction
View count: 203
Pulling the latest thing in light twins out of the static park after WOI 18. This is the Hawker Pacific demonstrator, registered new in Australia on 1 August 2016. The DA62 is powered by two Jet A1-burning Austro AE300 diesel engines - a good thing given the increasing price and scarcity of Avgas.
Registration / Serial:VH-DNU
Aircraft Version:Diamond DA62
C/n (msn):62.027
Operator Titles:(Hawker Pacific)
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2018
Photo Date:6 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:61051Submit Correction
View count: 203
Pulling the latest thing in light twins out of the static park after WOI 18. This is the Hawker Pacific demonstrator, registered new in Australia on 1 August 2016. The DA62 is powered by two Jet A1-burning Austro AE300 diesel engines - a good thing given the increasing price and scarcity of Avgas.
Registration / Serial:VH-DNU
Aircraft Version:Diamond DA62
C/n (msn):62.027
Operator Titles:(Hawker Pacific)
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2018
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MAX
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 401
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 401/402 Utililiner/Businessliner
Aircraft Version:Cessna 402B
C/n (msn):402B1018
Operator Titles:Southbank Aviation
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:September 1976
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:56298Submit Correction
View count: 174
VH-MAX was withdrawn from use in 2016.
Registration / Serial:VH-MAX
Aircraft Version:Cessna 402B
C/n (msn):402B1018
Operator Titles:Southbank Aviation
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:September 1976
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MAX
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 401
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 401/402 Utililiner/Businessliner
Aircraft Version:Cessna 402B
C/n (msn):402B1018
Operator Titles:Southbank Aviation
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:September 1976
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:56298Submit Correction
View count: 174
VH-MAX was withdrawn from use in 2016.
Registration / Serial:VH-MAX
Aircraft Version:Cessna 402B
C/n (msn):402B1018
Operator Titles:Southbank Aviation
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:September 1976
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:VH-NSO
Other Marks:11
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 412
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 412
Aircraft Version:Bell 412EP
C/n (msn):33089
Operator Titles:NSCA - National Safety Council of Australia
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 September 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:52927Submit Correction
View count: 283
Registration / Serial:VH-NSO
Aircraft Version:Bell 412EP
C/n (msn):33089
Operator Titles:NSCA - National Safety Council of Australia
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 September 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-NSO
Other Marks:11
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 412
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 412
Aircraft Version:Bell 412EP
C/n (msn):33089
Operator Titles:NSCA - National Safety Council of Australia
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 September 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:52927Submit Correction
View count: 283
Registration / Serial:VH-NSO
Aircraft Version:Bell 412EP
C/n (msn):33089
Operator Titles:NSCA - National Safety Council of Australia
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 September 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-YOV
Military Code:33
Aircraft Original Type:Avioane Yak-3U
Aircraft Generic Type:Avioane Yak-3U
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-3U/R-2000
Manufacturers:Avioane / Yakovlev
C/n (msn):001-3/2005
Display Paint:Soviet Union - Air Force
Aircraft Name:SteadFast
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2016
Photo Date:30 April 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:47172Submit Correction
View count: 211
This new-build Yak 3U was constructed in Romania by Avioane Craiova in 2005. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp, it was initially registered N46463. It's as fast as blazes and in 2011 set a Class world speed record of 416 mph. Exported to Australia, it was registered VH-YOV on 24 December 2013. Seen here after a display at the Wings Over the Illawarra 2016 airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-YOV
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-3U/R-2000
C/n (msn):001-3/2005
Display Paint:Soviet Union - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:30 April 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-YOV
Military Code:33
Aircraft Original Type:Avioane Yak-3U
Aircraft Generic Type:Avioane Yak-3U
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-3U/R-2000
Manufacturers:Avioane / Yakovlev
C/n (msn):001-3/2005
Display Paint:Soviet Union - Air Force
Aircraft Name:SteadFast
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2016
Photo Date:30 April 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:47172Submit Correction
View count: 211
This new-build Yak 3U was constructed in Romania by Avioane Craiova in 2005. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp, it was initially registered N46463. It's as fast as blazes and in 2011 set a Class world speed record of 416 mph. Exported to Australia, it was registered VH-YOV on 24 December 2013. Seen here after a display at the Wings Over the Illawarra 2016 airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-YOV
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-3U/R-2000
C/n (msn):001-3/2005
Display Paint:Soviet Union - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:30 April 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:N24-010
Military Code:79
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk
Licence-built by:ASTA
C/n (msn):70591
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2016
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:47049Submit Correction
View count: 185
Lifting for the late afternoon trip home to Nowra after being on static display at WOI 16.
Registration / Serial:N24-010
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk
C/n (msn):70591
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:N24-010
Military Code:79
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk
Licence-built by:ASTA
C/n (msn):70591
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2016
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:47049Submit Correction
View count: 185
Lifting for the late afternoon trip home to Nowra after being on static display at WOI 16.
Registration / Serial:N24-010
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk
C/n (msn):70591
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-VHA
Aircraft Original Type:CASA C-212 Aviocar
Aircraft Generic Type:CASA C-212 Aviocar
Aircraft Version:CASA C-212-400 Aviocar
C/n (msn):EE88-1-474
Aircraft Name:Ginger
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:46928Submit Correction
View count: 240
This aircraft is one of two CASA 212s delivered new to Skytraders in 2004 for use on a contract for the Australian Antarctic Division. VH-VHA 'Ginger' was registered on 16 February 2004. In the 'off season' the CASAs are used on a military parachute training contract.
Registration / Serial:VH-VHA
Aircraft Version:CASA C-212-400 Aviocar
C/n (msn):EE88-1-474
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-VHA
Aircraft Original Type:CASA C-212 Aviocar
Aircraft Generic Type:CASA C-212 Aviocar
Aircraft Version:CASA C-212-400 Aviocar
C/n (msn):EE88-1-474
Aircraft Name:Ginger
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:46928Submit Correction
View count: 240
This aircraft is one of two CASA 212s delivered new to Skytraders in 2004 for use on a contract for the Australian Antarctic Division. VH-VHA 'Ginger' was registered on 16 February 2004. In the 'off season' the CASAs are used on a military parachute training contract.
Registration / Serial:VH-VHA
Aircraft Version:CASA C-212-400 Aviocar
C/n (msn):EE88-1-474
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-110
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
C/n (msn):413/ATF110
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2014
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:46618Submit Correction
View count: 228
This was one of a pair of twin-tubs arriving for the Wings Over the Illawarra 2014 airshow. Delivered to the RAAF in 1987, it still wears its '20 Years of RAAF Hornet Operations' special markings from 9 years ago!
Registration / Serial:A21-110
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
C/n (msn):413/ATF110
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-110
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
C/n (msn):413/ATF110
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2014
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:46618Submit Correction
View count: 228
This was one of a pair of twin-tubs arriving for the Wings Over the Illawarra 2014 airshow. Delivered to the RAAF in 1987, it still wears its '20 Years of RAAF Hornet Operations' special markings from 9 years ago!
Registration / Serial:A21-110
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
C/n (msn):413/ATF110
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PXT
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 206 Super Skywagon
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 206 Super Skywagon/Super Skylane/Stationair 6
Aircraft Version:Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair TC
C/n (msn):T20608729
Operator Titles:(Sydney Seaplanes Global)
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2014
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45944Submit Correction
View count: 237
This pristine Turbo Stationair was built in 2007 and originally registered in the USA as N353SC. It was re-registered in Australia less than a month before this photo, on 9 April 2014. Seen here getting ready for departure after WOI 14.
Registration / Serial:VH-PXT
Aircraft Version:Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair TC
C/n (msn):T20608729
Operator Titles:(Sydney Seaplanes Global)
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PXT
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 206 Super Skywagon
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 206 Super Skywagon/Super Skylane/Stationair 6
Aircraft Version:Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair TC
C/n (msn):T20608729
Operator Titles:(Sydney Seaplanes Global)
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2014
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45944Submit Correction
View count: 237
This pristine Turbo Stationair was built in 2007 and originally registered in the USA as N353SC. It was re-registered in Australia less than a month before this photo, on 9 April 2014. Seen here getting ready for departure after WOI 14.
Registration / Serial:VH-PXT
Aircraft Version:Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair TC
C/n (msn):T20608729
Operator Titles:(Sydney Seaplanes Global)
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45912
View count: 112
Wollongong/Albion Park is the home of HARS, whose large hangars you can see near the intersection. Not far to the west is the dramatic escarpment of the Great Dividing Range.
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45912
View count: 112
Wollongong/Albion Park is the home of HARS, whose large hangars you can see near the intersection. Not far to the west is the dramatic escarpment of the Great Dividing Range.
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AGL
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurocopter AS-350/550 Ecureuil/AStar/Fennec
Aircraft Version:Eurocopter AS-350B-2 Ecureuil
C/n (msn):4146
Operator Titles:Touchdown Helicopters
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:45840Submit Correction
View count: 313
This 2006 production Ecureuil is the eighth VH-AGL! It was originally C-GTSZ(2) before being re-registered in Australia on 15 September 2008. Based at Wollongong with Touchdown Helicopters and seen here doing a joyride during Wings over the Illawarra 2013.
Registration / Serial:VH-AGL
Aircraft Version:Eurocopter AS-350B-2 Ecureuil
C/n (msn):4146
Operator Titles:Touchdown Helicopters
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2013
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AGL
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurocopter AS-350/550 Ecureuil/AStar/Fennec
Aircraft Version:Eurocopter AS-350B-2 Ecureuil
C/n (msn):4146
Operator Titles:Touchdown Helicopters
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:45840Submit Correction
View count: 313
This 2006 production Ecureuil is the eighth VH-AGL! It was originally C-GTSZ(2) before being re-registered in Australia on 15 September 2008. Based at Wollongong with Touchdown Helicopters and seen here doing a joyride during Wings over the Illawarra 2013.
Registration / Serial:VH-AGL
Aircraft Version:Eurocopter AS-350B-2 Ecureuil
C/n (msn):4146
Operator Titles:Touchdown Helicopters
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2013
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:N48-009
Military Code:09
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk (S-70B)
C/n (msn):704364
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2017
Photo Date:6 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45554Submit Correction
View count: 216
First public airshow display for the RAN's new Seahawk Romeos - Wings Over the Illawarra 2017.
Registration / Serial:N48-009
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk (S-70B)
C/n (msn):704364
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:N48-009
Military Code:09
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk (S-70B)
C/n (msn):704364
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2017
Photo Date:6 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45554Submit Correction
View count: 216
First public airshow display for the RAN's new Seahawk Romeos - Wings Over the Illawarra 2017.
Registration / Serial:N48-009
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk (S-70B)
C/n (msn):704364
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A79-160
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire F30
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):4064
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45476Submit Correction
View count: 93
Built by de Havilland Australia and delivered to the RAAF on 30 September 1952. Served with 2 OTU then 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron. Placed into general reserve 1960, then in 1963 approval was given to convert the aircraft for display purposes by removing the wings, tailbooms and engine, and blanking off the wing roots/intakes. The nose section was subsequently used for recruiting purposes. Subsequent history uncertain, but currently on display at HARS.
Registration / Serial:A79-160
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire F30
C/n (msn):4064
Operator Titles: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:A79-160
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire F30
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):4064
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45476Submit Correction
View count: 93
Built by de Havilland Australia and delivered to the RAAF on 30 September 1952. Served with 2 OTU then 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron. Placed into general reserve 1960, then in 1963 approval was given to convert the aircraft for display purposes by removing the wings, tailbooms and engine, and blanking off the wing roots/intakes. The nose section was subsequently used for recruiting purposes. Subsequent history uncertain, but currently on display at HARS.
Registration / Serial:A79-160
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire F30
C/n (msn):4064
Operator Titles: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:N48-009
Military Code:09
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk (S-70B)
C/n (msn):704364
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2017
Photo Date:5 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45448Submit Correction
View count: 132
Display practice for Wings Over the Illawarra 2017.
Registration / Serial:N48-009
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk (S-70B)
C/n (msn):704364
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:N48-009
Military Code:09
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk (S-70B)
C/n (msn):704364
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2017
Photo Date:5 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45448Submit Correction
View count: 132
Display practice for Wings Over the Illawarra 2017.
Registration / Serial:N48-009
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk (S-70B)
C/n (msn):704364
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-NVV
Alternate Serial:N9-3104
Military Code:898
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1B Iroquois
C/n (msn):3104
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2011
Photo Date:27 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45200Submit Correction
View count: 325
About to land after dropping the Red Berets parachute team at the Wings Over the Illawarra airshow. This Iroquois was delivered to the RAN in 1965 and served with 723 Squadron. It crashed at HMAS Albatross/Nowra and was burned out on 29 March 1971, but was subsequently re-built. It was withdrawn from service use on 31 May 1989 and allocated to the RAN Fleet Air Arm Historic Flight and civil-registered as VH-NVV on 8 October 1991, still based at Nowra.
Registration / Serial:VH-NVV
Alternate Serial:N9-3104
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1B Iroquois
C/n (msn):3104
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:27 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-NVV
Alternate Serial:N9-3104
Military Code:898
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1B Iroquois
C/n (msn):3104
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2011
Photo Date:27 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45200Submit Correction
View count: 325
About to land after dropping the Red Berets parachute team at the Wings Over the Illawarra airshow. This Iroquois was delivered to the RAN in 1965 and served with 723 Squadron. It crashed at HMAS Albatross/Nowra and was burned out on 29 March 1971, but was subsequently re-built. It was withdrawn from service use on 31 May 1989 and allocated to the RAN Fleet Air Arm Historic Flight and civil-registered as VH-NVV on 8 October 1991, still based at Nowra.
Registration / Serial:VH-NVV
Alternate Serial:N9-3104
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1B Iroquois
C/n (msn):3104
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:27 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-LVN
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 208 Caravan
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 208 Caravan I/Cargomaster/Grand Caravan
Aircraft Version:Cessna 208B Texas Turbine Supervan 900
C/n (msn):208B0273
Operator Titles:Skydive Australia
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2017
Photo Date:5 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45061Submit Correction
View count: 334
Sam heads us back for another load after dropping parachutes at Flagstaff Point. Immediately above the corner of the glare shield is Port Kembla, while Wollongong/Albion Park aerodrome is on the far side of Lake Illawarra, at top right in this image. Thanks for the fantastic experience chaps!
Registration / Serial:VH-LVN
Aircraft Version:Cessna 208B Texas Turbine Supervan 900
C/n (msn):208B0273
Operator Titles:Skydive Australia
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-LVN
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 208 Caravan
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 208 Caravan I/Cargomaster/Grand Caravan
Aircraft Version:Cessna 208B Texas Turbine Supervan 900
C/n (msn):208B0273
Operator Titles:Skydive Australia
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2017
Photo Date:5 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45061Submit Correction
View count: 334
Sam heads us back for another load after dropping parachutes at Flagstaff Point. Immediately above the corner of the glare shield is Port Kembla, while Wollongong/Albion Park aerodrome is on the far side of Lake Illawarra, at top right in this image. Thanks for the fantastic experience chaps!
Registration / Serial:VH-LVN
Aircraft Version:Cessna 208B Texas Turbine Supervan 900
C/n (msn):208B0273
Operator Titles:Skydive Australia
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-ABA
Alternate Serial:NJ667
Aircraft Original Type:Taylorcraft Plus D
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J Auster Mk5 Alpha
Aircraft Version:Auster J Auster Mk5 Alpha
C/n (msn):1050
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2017
Photo Date:7 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45008Submit Correction
View count: 104
Since I last photographed it this Auster, one of the oldest surviving Auster 5s, has been repainted in the colours it wore while attached to two Canadian Spitfire squadrons in Normandy in 1944. It was built as a Taylorcraft Auster 5 for the RAF, being taken on charge in 1943 as NJ667. In September 1944 it was re-allocated to 662 AOP Squadron which, by that time, was in Belgium. It was civilianised in 1947 as G-AJJR but later exported to Australia and registered VH-ABA(2) on 1 August 1951.
Registration / Serial:VH-ABA
Alternate Serial:NJ667
Aircraft Version:Auster J Auster Mk5 Alpha
C/n (msn):1050
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:7 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-ABA
Alternate Serial:NJ667
Aircraft Original Type:Taylorcraft Plus D
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J Auster Mk5 Alpha
Aircraft Version:Auster J Auster Mk5 Alpha
C/n (msn):1050
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2017
Photo Date:7 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45008Submit Correction
View count: 104
Since I last photographed it this Auster, one of the oldest surviving Auster 5s, has been repainted in the colours it wore while attached to two Canadian Spitfire squadrons in Normandy in 1944. It was built as a Taylorcraft Auster 5 for the RAF, being taken on charge in 1943 as NJ667. In September 1944 it was re-allocated to 662 AOP Squadron which, by that time, was in Belgium. It was civilianised in 1947 as G-AJJR but later exported to Australia and registered VH-ABA(2) on 1 August 1951.
Registration / Serial:VH-ABA
Alternate Serial:NJ667
Aircraft Version:Auster J Auster Mk5 Alpha
C/n (msn):1050
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:7 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2014
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44787Submit Correction
View count: 175
'Poseidon 26' departing for home at Nowra after being on static display at WOI 14.
Registration / Serial:A40-026
Aircraft Version:NHI MRH-90
C/n (msn):1255
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2014
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44787Submit Correction
View count: 175
'Poseidon 26' departing for home at Nowra after being on static display at WOI 14.
Registration / Serial:A40-026
Aircraft Version:NHI MRH-90
C/n (msn):1255
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact