199 results found
Registration / Serial:VH-TRJ
Aircraft Original Type:Transavia PL-12 Airtruk
Aircraft Generic Type:Transavia PL-12 Airtruk/Airfarmer
Aircraft Version:Transavia PL-12 Airtruk
C/n (msn):703
Operator Titles:Hazair
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2011
Photo Date:3 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36928Submit Correction
View count: 199
This aircraft was registered new as VH-TRJ on 10 February 1967, one of about a dozen locally-produced Airtruks retained in Australia. Operated by Hazair at Albury up to August 2010, it appears to have changed hands although still carrying Hazair titles. Seen here departing from the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-TRJ
Aircraft Version:Transavia PL-12 Airtruk
C/n (msn):703
Operator Titles:Hazair
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:3 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TRJ
Aircraft Original Type:Transavia PL-12 Airtruk
Aircraft Generic Type:Transavia PL-12 Airtruk/Airfarmer
Aircraft Version:Transavia PL-12 Airtruk
C/n (msn):703
Operator Titles:Hazair
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2011
Photo Date:3 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36928Submit Correction
View count: 199
This aircraft was registered new as VH-TRJ on 10 February 1967, one of about a dozen locally-produced Airtruks retained in Australia. Operated by Hazair at Albury up to August 2010, it appears to have changed hands although still carrying Hazair titles. Seen here departing from the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-TRJ
Aircraft Version:Transavia PL-12 Airtruk
C/n (msn):703
Operator Titles:Hazair
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:3 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-HWK
Alternate Serial:114112
Military Code:106
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40F Warhawk
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2009
Photo Date:26 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36641Submit Correction
View count: 299
The world's only airworthy Merlin-powered P-40F at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in. Built to a 1941 USAAC order as 41-14112. Shipped to the Pacific. Based at Efate with 44 FS/18 FG & named 'Bonecrusher'. Force-landed on Erromango 20 Dec 42 on a training flight. Recovered Nov 89 & shipped to Australia. Acquired by Judy Pay 1990 & restored. Reg'd VH-HWK 30 Jul 96. First engine runs Aug 07, first flight Apr 09.
Registration / Serial:VH-HWK
Alternate Serial:114112
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40F Warhawk
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:26 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-HWK
Alternate Serial:114112
Military Code:106
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40F Warhawk
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2009
Photo Date:26 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36641Submit Correction
View count: 299
The world's only airworthy Merlin-powered P-40F at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in. Built to a 1941 USAAC order as 41-14112. Shipped to the Pacific. Based at Efate with 44 FS/18 FG & named 'Bonecrusher'. Force-landed on Erromango 20 Dec 42 on a training flight. Recovered Nov 89 & shipped to Australia. Acquired by Judy Pay 1990 & restored. Reg'd VH-HWK 30 Jul 96. First engine runs Aug 07, first flight Apr 09.
Registration / Serial:VH-HWK
Alternate Serial:114112
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40F Warhawk
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:26 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-IEE
Alternate Serial:34049
Aircraft Original Type:Yakovlev Yak-18
Aircraft Generic Type:Yakovlev Yak-18
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-18T
C/n (msn):22202034049
Display Paint:Soviet Union - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36500Submit Correction
View count: 164
Now here's a real man's aeroplane! Manufactured in 1979, first registered in Australia on 21 February 2005 and based in Gippsland.
Registration / Serial:VH-IEE
Alternate Serial:34049
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-18T
C/n (msn):22202034049
Display Paint:Soviet Union - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-IEE
Alternate Serial:34049
Aircraft Original Type:Yakovlev Yak-18
Aircraft Generic Type:Yakovlev Yak-18
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-18T
C/n (msn):22202034049
Display Paint:Soviet Union - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36500Submit Correction
View count: 164
Now here's a real man's aeroplane! Manufactured in 1979, first registered in Australia on 21 February 2005 and based in Gippsland.
Registration / Serial:VH-IEE
Alternate Serial:34049
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-18T
C/n (msn):22202034049
Display Paint:Soviet Union - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
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:36239Submit Correction
View count: 86
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 running up 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:36239Submit Correction
View count: 86
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 running up 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-TMQ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32884/16136
Operator Titles:Air Nostalgia
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36229Submit Correction
View count: 100
Originally built for the USAAF in 1945 as a Douglas C-47B-30DK and allocated the serial 44-76552. Cn amended due to inadvertent duplication. Shipped immediately to Australia and taken on RAAF charge as A65-91 on 6 April 1945. Served with the RAAF until 15 Jan 1986 when sold to Golden West Airways. Registered VH-TMQ 28 Aug 1988 to Collbrina Transport, but left to deteriorate at Essendon Airport. Acquired by Air Nostalgia 1 July 1996 and restored - first flight 31 March 2000.
Registration / Serial:VH-TMQ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32884/16136
Operator Titles:Air Nostalgia
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TMQ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32884/16136
Operator Titles:Air Nostalgia
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36229Submit Correction
View count: 100
Originally built for the USAAF in 1945 as a Douglas C-47B-30DK and allocated the serial 44-76552. Cn amended due to inadvertent duplication. Shipped immediately to Australia and taken on RAAF charge as A65-91 on 6 April 1945. Served with the RAAF until 15 Jan 1986 when sold to Golden West Airways. Registered VH-TMQ 28 Aug 1988 to Collbrina Transport, but left to deteriorate at Essendon Airport. Acquired by Air Nostalgia 1 July 1996 and restored - first flight 31 March 2000.
Registration / Serial:VH-TMQ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32884/16136
Operator Titles:Air Nostalgia
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EFY
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182L Skylane
C/n (msn):18258992
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:35996Submit Correction
View count: 828
Jump ship from Nagambie, Vic, visiting the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-EFY
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182L Skylane
C/n (msn):18258992
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EFY
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182L Skylane
C/n (msn):18258992
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:35996Submit Correction
View count: 828
Jump ship from Nagambie, Vic, visiting the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-EFY
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182L Skylane
C/n (msn):18258992
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MGB
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22/20-150 Pacer
C/n (msn):22-6867
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35843Submit Correction
View count: 724
Like many Pacers around today, this aircraft actually started life as a Tri-Pacer. Built in 1959 and imported new into Australia, it was registered on 18 September that year as a PA-22-160. It must have had an engine change in 1970 as it was changed to a PA-22-150, but reverted back to -160 in 1975. It was struck off the Register on 30 September 1985 and possibly subsequently underwent Pacer conversion. In any case, it was re-registered on 1 March 1993.
Registration / Serial:VH-MGB
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22/20-150 Pacer
C/n (msn):22-6867
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MGB
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22/20-150 Pacer
C/n (msn):22-6867
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35843Submit Correction
View count: 724
Like many Pacers around today, this aircraft actually started life as a Tri-Pacer. Built in 1959 and imported new into Australia, it was registered on 18 September that year as a PA-22-160. It must have had an engine change in 1970 as it was changed to a PA-22-150, but reverted back to -160 in 1975. It was struck off the Register on 30 September 1985 and possibly subsequently underwent Pacer conversion. In any case, it was re-registered on 1 March 1993.
Registration / Serial:VH-MGB
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22/20-150 Pacer
C/n (msn):22-6867
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SDO
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer
C/n (msn):22-4076
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:35687Submit Correction
View count: 122
Tthis aircraft has been restored in an original colour scheme. Seen here at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Annual Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-SDO
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer
C/n (msn):22-4076
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SDO
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer
C/n (msn):22-4076
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:35687Submit Correction
View count: 122
Tthis aircraft has been restored in an original colour scheme. Seen here at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Annual Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-SDO
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer
C/n (msn):22-4076
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-IMC
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 180
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 180/Skywagon 180 (U-17)
Aircraft Version:Cessna 180K Skywagon 180
C/n (msn):18053022
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:35686Submit Correction
View count: 271
Looking spendid at sunrise, this Skywagon is a visitor from Taree to the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in. First registered in Australia on 2 July 1979. I wonder if it is IFR capable?
Registration / Serial:VH-IMC
Aircraft Version:Cessna 180K Skywagon 180
C/n (msn):18053022
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-IMC
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 180
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 180/Skywagon 180 (U-17)
Aircraft Version:Cessna 180K Skywagon 180
C/n (msn):18053022
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:35686Submit Correction
View count: 271
Looking spendid at sunrise, this Skywagon is a visitor from Taree to the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in. First registered in Australia on 2 July 1979. I wonder if it is IFR capable?
Registration / Serial:VH-IMC
Aircraft Version:Cessna 180K Skywagon 180
C/n (msn):18053022
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-XVN
Other Marks:0-15081
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog (305/321/L-19/OE)
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-1A Bird Dog (305A/L-19A)
C/n (msn):21986
Display Paint:USA - 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:35509Submit Correction
View count: 244
Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-XVN
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-1A Bird Dog (305A/L-19A)
C/n (msn):21986
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-XVN
Other Marks:0-15081
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog (305/321/L-19/OE)
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-1A Bird Dog (305A/L-19A)
C/n (msn):21986
Display Paint:USA - 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:35509Submit Correction
View count: 244
Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-XVN
Aircraft Version:Cessna O-1A Bird Dog (305A/L-19A)
C/n (msn):21986
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KBA
Aircraft Original Type:Auster J-5/8
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J-5/8 Adventurer/Aiglet Trainer/Alpine/Autocar
Aircraft Version:Auster J-5 Adventurer
C/n (msn):2895
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 February 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35479Submit Correction
View count: 115
How to start your Auster in one easy swing... Matt Grigg brings old 'KBA back to life for the trip home.
Registration / Serial:VH-KBA
Aircraft Version:Auster J-5 Adventurer
C/n (msn):2895
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 February 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KBA
Aircraft Original Type:Auster J-5/8
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J-5/8 Adventurer/Aiglet Trainer/Alpine/Autocar
Aircraft Version:Auster J-5 Adventurer
C/n (msn):2895
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 February 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35479Submit Correction
View count: 115
How to start your Auster in one easy swing... Matt Grigg brings old 'KBA back to life for the trip home.
Registration / Serial:VH-KBA
Aircraft Version:Auster J-5 Adventurer
C/n (msn):2895
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 February 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-NAW
Alternate Serial:138278
Aircraft Original Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Version:North American T-28B Trojan
C/n (msn):200-349
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2007
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35425Submit Correction
View count: 168
Served as Bu 138278 with the USN until October 1985. Operated 1985-87 as N138NA, then imported to Australia by Judy Pay and registered VH-NAW on 24 May 1988. This aircraft has been a familiar sight on the airshow circuit for many years now, and is seen here shutting down on arrival at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-NAW
Alternate Serial:138278
Aircraft Version:North American T-28B Trojan
C/n (msn):200-349
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-NAW
Alternate Serial:138278
Aircraft Original Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Version:North American T-28B Trojan
C/n (msn):200-349
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2007
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35425Submit Correction
View count: 168
Served as Bu 138278 with the USN until October 1985. Operated 1985-87 as N138NA, then imported to Australia by Judy Pay and registered VH-NAW on 24 May 1988. This aircraft has been a familiar sight on the airshow circuit for many years now, and is seen here shutting down on arrival at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-NAW
Alternate Serial:138278
Aircraft Version:North American T-28B Trojan
C/n (msn):200-349
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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:35375Submit Correction
View count: 413
Is this a Sea Fury I see before me? No, it's just painted up in RAN colours to look like one! This Tyabb resident was visiting the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-YEY
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-52
C/n (msn):9111208
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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:35375Submit Correction
View count: 413
Is this a Sea Fury I see before me? No, it's just painted up in RAN colours to look like one! This Tyabb resident was visiting the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-YEY
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-52
C/n (msn):9111208
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-DCZ
Alternate Serial:WB683
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0131
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35114Submit Correction
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This Chippie was first registered in Australia in 1987. It is the former RAF WB683 and G-AORL. I had the great pleasure of flying it once many years ago when I was doing my aerobatic training.
Registration / Serial:VH-DCZ
Alternate Serial:WB683
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0131
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-DCZ
Alternate Serial:WB683
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0131
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35114Submit Correction
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This Chippie was first registered in Australia in 1987. It is the former RAF WB683 and G-AORL. I had the great pleasure of flying it once many years ago when I was doing my aerobatic training.
Registration / Serial:VH-DCZ
Alternate Serial:WB683
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0131
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:19-0827
Aircraft Original Type:Eipper Quicksilver
Aircraft Generic Type:Eipper Quicksilver
Aircraft Version:Eipper Quicksilver GT-500
C/n (msn):N204
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2011
Photo Date:3 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35097Submit Correction
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Waiting in the (long) departure queue following the airshow at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in. Behind is Transavia Airtruk VH-TRJ.
Registration / Serial:19-0827
Aircraft Version:Eipper Quicksilver GT-500
C/n (msn):N204
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:3 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:19-0827
Aircraft Original Type:Eipper Quicksilver
Aircraft Generic Type:Eipper Quicksilver
Aircraft Version:Eipper Quicksilver GT-500
C/n (msn):N204
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2011
Photo Date:3 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35097Submit Correction
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Waiting in the (long) departure queue following the airshow at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in. Behind is Transavia Airtruk VH-TRJ.
Registration / Serial:19-0827
Aircraft Version:Eipper Quicksilver GT-500
C/n (msn):N204
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:3 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2005
Photo Date:25 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35063Submit Correction
View count: 143
Stunning artwork on 'Merlin', Jim and Jenny Wickham's second FEW P-51 replica. After completing their first example, VH-MRS 'Bald Eagle', Jim and Jenny bought this aircraft partially completed and finished it off. Registered on 12 September 2008 and made its first flight shortly thereafter. Seen here at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-WIK
Aircraft Version:FEW P-51 replica
C/n (msn):V288
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2005
Photo Date:25 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35063Submit Correction
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Stunning artwork on 'Merlin', Jim and Jenny Wickham's second FEW P-51 replica. After completing their first example, VH-MRS 'Bald Eagle', Jim and Jenny bought this aircraft partially completed and finished it off. Registered on 12 September 2008 and made its first flight shortly thereafter. Seen here at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-WIK
Aircraft Version:FEW P-51 replica
C/n (msn):V288
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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:34917Submit Correction
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Somewhere along the line this Cessna 150 has received a 'Texas Taildragger' conversion. A relatively recent import, it was first registered in Australia on 16 April 1996. Seen here in the sunrise at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-LGL
Aircraft Version:Cessna 150G/Taildragger
C/n (msn):15066454
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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:34917Submit Correction
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Somewhere along the line this Cessna 150 has received a 'Texas Taildragger' conversion. A relatively recent import, it was first registered in Australia on 16 April 1996. Seen here in the sunrise at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-LGL
Aircraft Version:Cessna 150G/Taildragger
C/n (msn):15066454
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-RLS
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 55 Baron (T-42)
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 55 Baron (T-42)
Aircraft Version:Beech C55 Baron (95-C55)
C/n (msn):TE-119
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2009
Photo Date:26 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34645Submit Correction
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This 1966 Baron appears to have been registered new in Australia on 16 May that year as VH-RLS(3). It's seen here at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-RLS
Aircraft Version:Beech C55 Baron (95-C55)
C/n (msn):TE-119
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:26 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-RLS
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 55 Baron (T-42)
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 55 Baron (T-42)
Aircraft Version:Beech C55 Baron (95-C55)
C/n (msn):TE-119
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2009
Photo Date:26 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34645Submit Correction
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This 1966 Baron appears to have been registered new in Australia on 16 May that year as VH-RLS(3). It's seen here at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-RLS
Aircraft Version:Beech C55 Baron (95-C55)
C/n (msn):TE-119
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:26 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-OEL
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-32R Cherokee Lance
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-32R Cherokee Lance/Saratoga
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance
C/n (msn):32R-7680283
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2009
Photo Date:26 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34631Submit Correction
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This 1976 Lance appears to have been registered N222CR before being exported to Australia in 1989 and registered VH-OEL on 19 September that year. In 2007 it was advertised for sale in Darwin with the engine removed and looking pretty tatty. It obviously underwent a restoration not long before being photographed here departing after the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in and airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-OEL
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance
C/n (msn):32R-7680283
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:26 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-OEL
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-32R Cherokee Lance
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-32R Cherokee Lance/Saratoga
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance
C/n (msn):32R-7680283
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2009
Photo Date:26 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34631Submit Correction
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This 1976 Lance appears to have been registered N222CR before being exported to Australia in 1989 and registered VH-OEL on 19 September that year. In 2007 it was advertised for sale in Darwin with the engine removed and looking pretty tatty. It obviously underwent a restoration not long before being photographed here departing after the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in and airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-OEL
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance
C/n (msn):32R-7680283
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:26 April 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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:34588Submit Correction
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This relatively recent '92 import is currently based at Goolwa, SA. Evidently it gets around though. Seen here catching the sunrise at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-OSZ
Aircraft Version:Cessna 170A
C/n (msn):19645
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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:34588Submit Correction
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This relatively recent '92 import is currently based at Goolwa, SA. Evidently it gets around though. Seen here catching the sunrise at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-OSZ
Aircraft Version:Cessna 170A
C/n (msn):19645
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact