344 results found
Registration / Serial:VH-VBB
Alternate Serial:A4-234
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou (C-7/AC-1/V-2)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou
C/n (msn):234
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
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:44553Submit Correction
View count: 164
One of the HARS Caribous at WOI 2013. Formerly A4-234.
Registration / Serial:VH-VBB
Alternate Serial:A4-234
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou
C/n (msn):234
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-VBB
Alternate Serial:A4-234
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou (C-7/AC-1/V-2)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou
C/n (msn):234
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
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:44553Submit Correction
View count: 164
One of the HARS Caribous at WOI 2013. Formerly A4-234.
Registration / Serial:VH-VBB
Alternate Serial:A4-234
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou
C/n (msn):234
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
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:44487Submit Correction
View count: 175
This remarkable colour scheme really stood out at the Wings Over the Illawarra Airshow. Built in 1948, it was formerly N4359V and imported into Australia in May 1960.
Registration / Serial:VH-AVZ
Aircraft Version:Cessna 195
C/n (msn):7284
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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:44487Submit Correction
View count: 175
This remarkable colour scheme really stood out at the Wings Over the Illawarra Airshow. Built in 1948, it was formerly N4359V and imported into Australia in May 1960.
Registration / Serial:VH-AVZ
Aircraft Version:Cessna 195
C/n (msn):7284
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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:44459Submit Correction
View count: 230
This remarkable colour scheme really stood out at the Wings Over the Illawarra Airshow. Built in 1948, it was formerly N4359V and imported into Australia in May 1960.
Registration / Serial:VH-AVZ
Aircraft Version:Cessna 195
C/n (msn):7284
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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:44459Submit Correction
View count: 230
This remarkable colour scheme really stood out at the Wings Over the Illawarra Airshow. Built in 1948, it was formerly N4359V and imported into Australia in May 1960.
Registration / Serial:VH-AVZ
Aircraft Version:Cessna 195
C/n (msn):7284
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2017
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PVB
Aircraft Original Type:Wolfpitts Pro
Aircraft Generic Type:Wolfpitts Pro
Aircraft Version:Wolfpitts Pro
C/n (msn):WPP-001
Operator Titles:Paul Bennett Aviation
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:44406Submit Correction
View count: 198
Paul Bennett about to touch down in the WolfPitts after his display at Wings Over the Illawarra 2016. Built in 2008 and registered in Australia on 25 June 2014 as VH-PVB(3), ex N703WT.
Registration / Serial:VH-PVB
Aircraft Version:Wolfpitts Pro
C/n (msn):WPP-001
Operator Titles:Paul Bennett Aviation
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PVB
Aircraft Original Type:Wolfpitts Pro
Aircraft Generic Type:Wolfpitts Pro
Aircraft Version:Wolfpitts Pro
C/n (msn):WPP-001
Operator Titles:Paul Bennett Aviation
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:44406Submit Correction
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Paul Bennett about to touch down in the WolfPitts after his display at Wings Over the Illawarra 2016. Built in 2008 and registered in Australia on 25 June 2014 as VH-PVB(3), ex N703WT.
Registration / Serial:VH-PVB
Aircraft Version:Wolfpitts Pro
C/n (msn):WPP-001
Operator Titles:Paul Bennett Aviation
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-LRR
Alternate Serial:147566
Other Marks:566
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7183
Display Paint:France - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44251Submit Correction
View count: 298
Built as a P2V-7, USN Bu 147566, but delivered new to the French Aeronavale in June 1959. Recovered from the fire dump at Tahiti/Faa'a and flown to Australia in June 1989 as N8187Z. Re-registered VH-LRR on 11 October 1991. Under restoration to be operated by HARS. RAAF Neptune A89-281 in the background.
Registration / Serial:VH-LRR
Alternate Serial:147566
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7183
Display Paint:France - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-LRR
Alternate Serial:147566
Other Marks:566
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7183
Display Paint:France - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44251Submit Correction
View count: 298
Built as a P2V-7, USN Bu 147566, but delivered new to the French Aeronavale in June 1959. Recovered from the fire dump at Tahiti/Faa'a and flown to Australia in June 1989 as N8187Z. Re-registered VH-LRR on 11 October 1991. Under restoration to be operated by HARS. RAAF Neptune A89-281 in the background.
Registration / Serial:VH-LRR
Alternate Serial:147566
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7183
Display Paint:France - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-NSO
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:9 June 1985
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:44240Submit Correction
View count: 225
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:9 June 1985
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-NSO
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:9 June 1985
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:44240Submit Correction
View count: 225
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:9 June 1985
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:N22-001
Other Marks:801
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerospatiale AS-350/550 Ecureuil/AStar/Fennec
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-350BA Squirrel
C/n (msn):1727
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
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:44174Submit Correction
View count: 133
Lifting for departure back to Nowra after being on static display at Wings Over the Illawarra 2014. The ADF's first Squirrel, this aircraft was delivered to the RAAF on 28 February 1984 and initially served with the ADF Helicopter School at RAAF Fairbairn. In October 2000 it was transferred to the RAN, still in it's original blue and white colour scheme. It currently serves with 723 Squadron at HMAS Albatross, Nowra.
Registration / Serial:N22-001
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-350BA Squirrel
C/n (msn):1727
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
Registration / Serial:N22-001
Other Marks:801
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerospatiale AS-350/550 Ecureuil/AStar/Fennec
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-350BA Squirrel
C/n (msn):1727
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
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:44174Submit Correction
View count: 133
Lifting for departure back to Nowra after being on static display at Wings Over the Illawarra 2014. The ADF's first Squirrel, this aircraft was delivered to the RAAF on 28 February 1984 and initially served with the ADF Helicopter School at RAAF Fairbairn. In October 2000 it was transferred to the RAN, still in it's original blue and white colour scheme. It currently serves with 723 Squadron at HMAS Albatross, Nowra.
Registration / Serial:N22-001
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-350BA Squirrel
C/n (msn):1727
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
Registration / Serial:N24-004
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk
C/n (msn):70475
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
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:43097Submit Correction
View count: 189
Arriving for WOI 2013 from Nowra.
Registration / Serial:N24-004
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk
C/n (msn):70475
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2013
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:N24-004
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk
C/n (msn):70475
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
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:43097Submit Correction
View count: 189
Arriving for WOI 2013 from Nowra.
Registration / Serial:N24-004
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk
C/n (msn):70475
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2013
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43032Submit Correction
View count: 85
Getting ready for a trip down to the Naval Aviation Museum at Nowra. This RV-10 is still awaiting its paint outside, but inside it's got everything.
Registration / Serial:VH-BUY
Aircraft Version:Van's RV-10
C/n (msn):40156
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43032Submit Correction
View count: 85
Getting ready for a trip down to the Naval Aviation Museum at Nowra. This RV-10 is still awaiting its paint outside, but inside it's got everything.
Registration / Serial:VH-BUY
Aircraft Version:Van's RV-10
C/n (msn):40156
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2014
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EVB
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):586
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:42851Submit Correction
View count: 326
This Twin Pin was delivered new to the Royal Malaysian Air Force on 28 May 1962 as FM1066. It was later given the Malaysian civil registration 9M-ART before coming to Australia, where it was re-registered VH-EVB on 7 January 1982. It's recently undergone an extensive restoration. Seen here at Wings Over the Illawarra 2011.
Registration / Serial:VH-EVB
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):586
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EVB
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):586
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:42851Submit Correction
View count: 326
This Twin Pin was delivered new to the Royal Malaysian Air Force on 28 May 1962 as FM1066. It was later given the Malaysian civil registration 9M-ART before coming to Australia, where it was re-registered VH-EVB on 7 January 1982. It's recently undergone an extensive restoration. Seen here at Wings Over the Illawarra 2011.
Registration / Serial:VH-EVB
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):586
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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:42475Submit Correction
View count: 294
Bult for the RAF as an F.6, XF437. Converted to FGA.9, then later rebuilt by Hawker-Siddeley as an FR.74S for the Singapore Air Force and delivered on 24 June 1971. Retired in 1994 and shipped to Archerfield for restoration 1995-98. Registered VH-FGA 28 May 1996. Re-registered VH-FRH in November 1998. First post-restoration flight 10 December 2001. Currently residing with HARS at Albion Park.
Registration / Serial:VH-FRH
Alternate Serial:503
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter FR74S
C/n (msn):S4/U/3313
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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:42475Submit Correction
View count: 294
Bult for the RAF as an F.6, XF437. Converted to FGA.9, then later rebuilt by Hawker-Siddeley as an FR.74S for the Singapore Air Force and delivered on 24 June 1971. Retired in 1994 and shipped to Archerfield for restoration 1995-98. Registered VH-FGA 28 May 1996. Re-registered VH-FRH in November 1998. First post-restoration flight 10 December 2001. Currently residing with HARS at Albion Park.
Registration / Serial:VH-FRH
Alternate Serial:503
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter FR74S
C/n (msn):S4/U/3313
Display Paint:UK - 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-WHF
Alternate Serial:49-3203
Military Code:TA-203
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American T-6G Texan
C/n (msn):168-307
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
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:42445Submit Correction
View count: 270
Built for the USAAF as 49-3203. Delivered to the Paraguay Air Force as FAP0147 and withdrawn from use in 1982. Recovered to the USA in 1991 and registered N3172M. Exported to Australia for restoration in 1994 and registered VH-WHF(2) on 16 December 1997 - first flew that year. Seen here at WOI 16.
Registration / Serial:VH-WHF
Alternate Serial:49-3203
Aircraft Version:North American T-6G Texan
C/n (msn):168-307
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WHF
Alternate Serial:49-3203
Military Code:TA-203
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American T-6G Texan
C/n (msn):168-307
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
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:42445Submit Correction
View count: 270
Built for the USAAF as 49-3203. Delivered to the Paraguay Air Force as FAP0147 and withdrawn from use in 1982. Recovered to the USA in 1991 and registered N3172M. Exported to Australia for restoration in 1994 and registered VH-WHF(2) on 16 December 1997 - first flew that year. Seen here at WOI 16.
Registration / Serial:VH-WHF
Alternate Serial:49-3203
Aircraft Version:North American T-6G Texan
C/n (msn):168-307
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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:42326Submit Correction
View count: 183
Registered with RAAus on 27 November 2014. Seen here in a typical steep departure after the Wings Over the Illawarra 2016 airshow.
Registration / Serial:19-8530
Aircraft Version:Just Superstol
C/n (msn):JA392-06-14
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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:42326Submit Correction
View count: 183
Registered with RAAus on 27 November 2014. Seen here in a typical steep departure after the Wings Over the Illawarra 2016 airshow.
Registration / Serial:19-8530
Aircraft Version:Just Superstol
C/n (msn):JA392-06-14
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A84-502
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra T4
C/n (msn):71469
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:42256Submit Correction
View count: 173
One of two UK-built trainer Canberras given RAAF serials, this aircraft was brought on RAAF charge on 3 May 1956. Served with 82 Wing and suffered two accidents, but repaired, then to CFS at East Sale. From 1963 various disposal options considered including sale to WRE Edinburgh and to the Indian Air Force, or use at ARL for fatigue testing. Ended up at RSTT Wagga Wagga as an instructional airframe. Bought by HARS Sept 1989 & in the process of restoration.
Registration / Serial:A84-502
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra T4
C/n (msn):71469
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A84-502
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra T4
C/n (msn):71469
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:42256Submit Correction
View count: 173
One of two UK-built trainer Canberras given RAAF serials, this aircraft was brought on RAAF charge on 3 May 1956. Served with 82 Wing and suffered two accidents, but repaired, then to CFS at East Sale. From 1963 various disposal options considered including sale to WRE Edinburgh and to the Indian Air Force, or use at ARL for fatigue testing. Ended up at RSTT Wagga Wagga as an instructional airframe. Bought by HARS Sept 1989 & in the process of restoration.
Registration / Serial:A84-502
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra T4
C/n (msn):71469
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Photo Date:4 May 2013
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:42068Submit Correction
View count: 398
Looking much nicer with a fresh re-paint than when I photographed her 2 years ago! Registered new as G-APYP on 8 Mar 60. Imported into Australia for MMA and registered VH-MMP(2) 'RMA Pilbara' on 3 Feb 64. Used for charter work. In '69 it was due to charter for Ansett Airlines of PNG, but broke down at Horn Is on the ferry flight to New Guinea. After remaining there for 5 weeks, ferried to Bankstown, then Moorabbin. Sold to Motif Air, Melbourne, 12 Jul 70. Eventually became derelict at Bankstown.
Registration / Serial:VH-MMP
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166AL-1
C/n (msn):365
Operator Titles:Ansett - ANA
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2013
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Photo Date:4 May 2013
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:42068Submit Correction
View count: 398
Looking much nicer with a fresh re-paint than when I photographed her 2 years ago! Registered new as G-APYP on 8 Mar 60. Imported into Australia for MMA and registered VH-MMP(2) 'RMA Pilbara' on 3 Feb 64. Used for charter work. In '69 it was due to charter for Ansett Airlines of PNG, but broke down at Horn Is on the ferry flight to New Guinea. After remaining there for 5 weeks, ferried to Bankstown, then Moorabbin. Sold to Motif Air, Melbourne, 12 Jul 70. Eventually became derelict at Bankstown.
Registration / Serial:VH-MMP
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166AL-1
C/n (msn):365
Operator Titles:Ansett - ANA
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:4 May 2013
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:N12-152812
Other Marks:851
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):281C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:42053Submit Correction
View count: 365
Built as an S-2E, Bu 152812, in 1966 for the USN. Converted to S-2G, then to VS37 NAS North Island & USS Kittyhawk. Retired 15 June 76 & stored Davis Monthan. Purchased by RAN to replace Trackers destroyed in Nowra hangar fire & delivered to Australia aboard HMAS Melbourne in April 77. Retired again 12 August 84, sold, stored then purchased by Qantas as a training aid. Sold to HARS 2006 & under restoration to fly.
Registration / Serial:N12-152812
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):281C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:N12-152812
Other Marks:851
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):281C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:42053Submit Correction
View count: 365
Built as an S-2E, Bu 152812, in 1966 for the USN. Converted to S-2G, then to VS37 NAS North Island & USS Kittyhawk. Retired 15 June 76 & stored Davis Monthan. Purchased by RAN to replace Trackers destroyed in Nowra hangar fire & delivered to Australia aboard HMAS Melbourne in April 77. Retired again 12 August 84, sold, stored then purchased by Qantas as a training aid. Sold to HARS 2006 & under restoration to fly.
Registration / Serial:N12-152812
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):281C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SBR
Alternate Serial:A94-352
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-26/27 Sabre
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32
C/n (msn):CA27-92
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
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:42051Submit Correction
View count: 411
Jeff Trappett's magnificent new Sabre at WOI 16. The CAC Sabre was powered by a RR Avon with additional thrust and had significantly improved hitting power with two 30mm Aden cannon. Delivered to the RAAF on 28 Jan 1960. Allocated to the Indonesian TNI-AU as F-8606 but crashed Denpasar, Bali, on delivery in Feb 1973. Retained by the RAAF until acquired by Jeff in 1982. First flight after long-term rebuild 21 Sep 13.
Registration / Serial:VH-SBR
Alternate Serial:A94-352
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32
C/n (msn):CA27-92
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SBR
Alternate Serial:A94-352
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-26/27 Sabre
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32
C/n (msn):CA27-92
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
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:42051Submit Correction
View count: 411
Jeff Trappett's magnificent new Sabre at WOI 16. The CAC Sabre was powered by a RR Avon with additional thrust and had significantly improved hitting power with two 30mm Aden cannon. Delivered to the RAAF on 28 Jan 1960. Allocated to the Indonesian TNI-AU as F-8606 but crashed Denpasar, Bali, on delivery in Feb 1973. Retained by the RAAF until acquired by Jeff in 1982. First flight after long-term rebuild 21 Sep 13.
Registration / Serial:VH-SBR
Alternate Serial:A94-352
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32
C/n (msn):CA27-92
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
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
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41952Submit Correction
View count: 690
Skydive Australia operates this Texas Turbine Supervan at Wollongong. Built in 1991 as a Grand Caravan, it was registered in the USA as N776FE, then N273LB in 2012. It was converted with a TPE-331 in 2014/15 and later exported to Australia, being registered VH-LVN on 2 December 2015.
Registration / Serial:VH-LVN
Aircraft Version:Cessna 208B Texas Turbine Supervan 900
C/n (msn):208B0273
Operator Titles:Skydive Australia
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
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
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41952Submit Correction
View count: 690
Skydive Australia operates this Texas Turbine Supervan at Wollongong. Built in 1991 as a Grand Caravan, it was registered in the USA as N776FE, then N273LB in 2012. It was converted with a TPE-331 in 2014/15 and later exported to Australia, being registered VH-LVN on 2 December 2015.
Registration / Serial:VH-LVN
Aircraft Version:Cessna 208B Texas Turbine Supervan 900
C/n (msn):208B0273
Operator Titles:Skydive Australia
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SFY
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6D Harvard III
C/n (msn):88-14493
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41913Submit Correction
View count: 184
The RAAF Museum's Harvard was badly damaged in an accident at West Sale on 2 December 2004. Subsequently sold and trucked to HARS for rebuild in November 2010.
Registration / Serial:VH-SFY
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6D Harvard III
C/n (msn):88-14493
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SFY
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6D Harvard III
C/n (msn):88-14493
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41913Submit Correction
View count: 184
The RAAF Museum's Harvard was badly damaged in an accident at West Sale on 2 December 2004. Subsequently sold and trucked to HARS for rebuild in November 2010.
Registration / Serial:VH-SFY
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6D Harvard III
C/n (msn):88-14493
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-IPB
Aircraft Original Type:Pitts S-1 Special
Aircraft Generic Type:Pitts S-1 Special
Aircraft Version:Pitts S-1S Special
C/n (msn):2104362536
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2016
Photo Date:29 April 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41627Submit Correction
View count: 206
Built in 1988 and registered N431ED, later N76YW. Exported to Australia and registered VH-IPB(4) on 5 June 2009. Seen here at the Wings Over the Illawarra 2016 airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-IPB
Aircraft Version:Pitts S-1S Special
C/n (msn):2104362536
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:29 April 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-IPB
Aircraft Original Type:Pitts S-1 Special
Aircraft Generic Type:Pitts S-1 Special
Aircraft Version:Pitts S-1S Special
C/n (msn):2104362536
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2016
Photo Date:29 April 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41627Submit Correction
View count: 206
Built in 1988 and registered N431ED, later N76YW. Exported to Australia and registered VH-IPB(4) on 5 June 2009. Seen here at the Wings Over the Illawarra 2016 airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-IPB
Aircraft Version:Pitts S-1S Special
C/n (msn):2104362536
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:29 April 2016
Photo by:Phil VabreContact