1638 results found
Registration / Serial:VH-TUI
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182P Skylane
C/n (msn):18263230
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 November 1977
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34606Submit Correction
View count: 72
Crashed 10 Sep 1978 near Mullewa, WA.
Registration / Serial:VH-TUI
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182P Skylane
C/n (msn):18263230
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 November 1977
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-TUI
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182P Skylane
C/n (msn):18263230
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 November 1977
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34606Submit Correction
View count: 72
Crashed 10 Sep 1978 near Mullewa, WA.
Registration / Serial:VH-TUI
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182P Skylane
C/n (msn):18263230
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 November 1977
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-PPQ
Aircraft Original Type:Dornier 328
Aircraft Generic Type:Dornier 328
Aircraft Version:Dornier 328-110
C/n (msn):3051
Operator Titles:AMSA - Australian Maritime Safety Authority
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 February 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34599Submit Correction
View count: 95
This aircraft, which operates as 'Nemo 4', is the fourth of five Dornier 328s to be commissioned as dedicated Search and Rescue aircraft (the others are at Darwin, Perth, Cairns and Brisbane). The aircraft is operated by Aerorescue Pty. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Paspaley group, on behalf of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. VH-PPQ was registered on 1 December 2006.
Registration / Serial:VH-PPQ
Aircraft Version:Dornier 328-110
C/n (msn):3051
Operator Titles:AMSA - Australian Maritime Safety Authority
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 February 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PPQ
Aircraft Original Type:Dornier 328
Aircraft Generic Type:Dornier 328
Aircraft Version:Dornier 328-110
C/n (msn):3051
Operator Titles:AMSA - Australian Maritime Safety Authority
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 February 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34599Submit Correction
View count: 95
This aircraft, which operates as 'Nemo 4', is the fourth of five Dornier 328s to be commissioned as dedicated Search and Rescue aircraft (the others are at Darwin, Perth, Cairns and Brisbane). The aircraft is operated by Aerorescue Pty. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Paspaley group, on behalf of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. VH-PPQ was registered on 1 December 2006.
Registration / Serial:VH-PPQ
Aircraft Version:Dornier 328-110
C/n (msn):3051
Operator Titles:AMSA - Australian Maritime Safety Authority
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 February 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PVM
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerospatiale AS-350/550 Ecureuil/AStar/Fennec
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-350BA Ecureuil
C/n (msn):2058
Operator Titles:Victoria Police / CHC Helicopters
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 September 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34554Submit Correction
View count: 802
'Polair 34' is the only single-engine chopper in the Victorial Police Air Wing fleet. It doesn't seem to come out much, so it was good to see it taking the sun this day. It's used for training and utility work and replaced an earlier Squirrel by the same name that was written off in an accident in 1991. This one is a 1987-model and was registered in Australia on 22 October 1991.
Registration / Serial:VH-PVM
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-350BA Ecureuil
C/n (msn):2058
Operator Titles:Victoria Police / CHC Helicopters
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 September 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PVM
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerospatiale AS-350/550 Ecureuil/AStar/Fennec
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-350BA Ecureuil
C/n (msn):2058
Operator Titles:Victoria Police / CHC Helicopters
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 September 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34554Submit Correction
View count: 802
'Polair 34' is the only single-engine chopper in the Victorial Police Air Wing fleet. It doesn't seem to come out much, so it was good to see it taking the sun this day. It's used for training and utility work and replaced an earlier Squirrel by the same name that was written off in an accident in 1991. This one is a 1987-model and was registered in Australia on 22 October 1991.
Registration / Serial:VH-PVM
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-350BA Ecureuil
C/n (msn):2058
Operator Titles:Victoria Police / CHC Helicopters
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 September 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 March 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34524Submit Correction
View count: 398
This Baron was first registered in Australia on 26 January 1989 as VH-XMU. Before that it was N20331. This aircraft seems to have formerly been operated by Karratha Flying Services in WA around 2001, when it was re-registered in their VH-KF_ block. The first VH-KFK was a Denney Kitfox.
Registration / Serial:VH-KFK
Aircraft Version:Beech 58 Baron
C/n (msn):TH-969
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 March 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 March 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34524Submit Correction
View count: 398
This Baron was first registered in Australia on 26 January 1989 as VH-XMU. Before that it was N20331. This aircraft seems to have formerly been operated by Karratha Flying Services in WA around 2001, when it was re-registered in their VH-KF_ block. The first VH-KFK was a Denney Kitfox.
Registration / Serial:VH-KFK
Aircraft Version:Beech 58 Baron
C/n (msn):TH-969
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 March 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TBB
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 170 Freighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 170 Freighter/Wayfarer
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31
C/n (msn):13187
Operator Titles:Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:24 September 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:34494Submit Correction
View count: 162
Operated on cargo flights to Tasmania. Ex Pakistan Air Force S4432. Withdrawn February 1977.
Registration / Serial:VH-TBB
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31
C/n (msn):13187
Operator Titles:Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:24 September 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VH-TBB
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 170 Freighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 170 Freighter/Wayfarer
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31
C/n (msn):13187
Operator Titles:Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:24 September 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:34494Submit Correction
View count: 162
Operated on cargo flights to Tasmania. Ex Pakistan Air Force S4432. Withdrawn February 1977.
Registration / Serial:VH-TBB
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31
C/n (msn):13187
Operator Titles:Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:24 September 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VH-SGQ
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-31 Navajo/Chieftain/Cheyenne
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-31 Navajo/Chieftain/Mojave/Cheyenne
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-31 Navajo B
C/n (msn):31-696
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 February 1979
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34442Submit Correction
View count: 206
Registration / Serial:VH-SGQ
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-31 Navajo B
C/n (msn):31-696
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 February 1979
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-SGQ
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-31 Navajo/Chieftain/Cheyenne
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-31 Navajo/Chieftain/Mojave/Cheyenne
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-31 Navajo B
C/n (msn):31-696
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 February 1979
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34442Submit Correction
View count: 206
Registration / Serial:VH-SGQ
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-31 Navajo B
C/n (msn):31-696
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 February 1979
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-DIT
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172E
C/n (msn):17250677
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34422Submit Correction
View count: 909
Registration / Serial:VH-DIT
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172E
C/n (msn):17250677
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-DIT
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172E
C/n (msn):17250677
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34422Submit Correction
View count: 909
Registration / Serial:VH-DIT
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172E
C/n (msn):17250677
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-TXA
Aircraft Original Type:American AA-5 Traveler
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman American AA-5 Traveler/Cheetah/Tiger
Aircraft Version:Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah
C/n (msn):AA5A-0241
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:21 November 1978
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:34370Submit Correction
View count: 228
VH-TXA was registered in January 1977.
Registration / Serial:VH-TXA
Aircraft Version:Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah
C/n (msn):AA5A-0241
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:21 November 1978
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TXA
Aircraft Original Type:American AA-5 Traveler
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman American AA-5 Traveler/Cheetah/Tiger
Aircraft Version:Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah
C/n (msn):AA5A-0241
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:21 November 1978
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:34370Submit Correction
View count: 228
VH-TXA was registered in January 1977.
Registration / Serial:VH-TXA
Aircraft Version:Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah
C/n (msn):AA5A-0241
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:21 November 1978
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BPX
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 401
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 401/402 Utililiner/Businessliner
Aircraft Version:Cessna 402
C/n (msn):402-0169
Operator Titles:South Coast Airlines
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34359Submit Correction
View count: 274
Registration / Serial:VH-BPX
Aircraft Version:Cessna 402
C/n (msn):402-0169
Operator Titles:South Coast Airlines
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-BPX
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 401
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 401/402 Utililiner/Businessliner
Aircraft Version:Cessna 402
C/n (msn):402-0169
Operator Titles:South Coast Airlines
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34359Submit Correction
View count: 274
Registration / Serial:VH-BPX
Aircraft Version:Cessna 402
C/n (msn):402-0169
Operator Titles:South Coast Airlines
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-PVH
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale SA-360 Dauphin
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurocopter AS-365/565 Dauphin 2/Panther
Aircraft Version:Eurocopter AS-365N-3 Dauphin 2
C/n (msn):6604
Operator Titles:Victoria Police / CHC Helicopters
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 January 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34357Submit Correction
View count: 403
Taxying for takeoff from the now-cut off helicopter apron.
Registration / Serial:VH-PVH
Aircraft Version:Eurocopter AS-365N-3 Dauphin 2
C/n (msn):6604
Operator Titles:Victoria Police / CHC Helicopters
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 January 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PVH
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale SA-360 Dauphin
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurocopter AS-365/565 Dauphin 2/Panther
Aircraft Version:Eurocopter AS-365N-3 Dauphin 2
C/n (msn):6604
Operator Titles:Victoria Police / CHC Helicopters
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 January 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34357Submit Correction
View count: 403
Taxying for takeoff from the now-cut off helicopter apron.
Registration / Serial:VH-PVH
Aircraft Version:Eurocopter AS-365N-3 Dauphin 2
C/n (msn):6604
Operator Titles:Victoria Police / CHC Helicopters
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 January 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WBI
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante
Aircraft Version:Embraer EMB-110P2 Bandeirante
C/n (msn):110292
Operator Titles:Skywest Airlines
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 March 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34278Submit Correction
View count: 163
Registration / Serial:VH-WBI
Aircraft Version:Embraer EMB-110P2 Bandeirante
C/n (msn):110292
Operator Titles:Skywest Airlines
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 March 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-WBI
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante
Aircraft Version:Embraer EMB-110P2 Bandeirante
C/n (msn):110292
Operator Titles:Skywest Airlines
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 March 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34278Submit Correction
View count: 163
Registration / Serial:VH-WBI
Aircraft Version:Embraer EMB-110P2 Bandeirante
C/n (msn):110292
Operator Titles:Skywest Airlines
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 March 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-DON
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182E
C/n (msn):18253887
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1973
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34086Submit Correction
View count: 151
Registration / Serial:VH-DON
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182E
C/n (msn):18253887
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1973
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-DON
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182E
C/n (msn):18253887
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1973
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34086Submit Correction
View count: 151
Registration / Serial:VH-DON
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182E
C/n (msn):18253887
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1973
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-BZR
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 55 Baron (T-42)
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 55 Baron (T-42)
Aircraft Version:Beech B55 Baron (95-B55)
C/n (msn):TC-1162
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34081Submit Correction
View count: 117
Registration / Serial:VH-BZR
Aircraft Version:Beech B55 Baron (95-B55)
C/n (msn):TC-1162
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-BZR
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 55 Baron (T-42)
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 55 Baron (T-42)
Aircraft Version:Beech B55 Baron (95-B55)
C/n (msn):TC-1162
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34081Submit Correction
View count: 117
Registration / Serial:VH-BZR
Aircraft Version:Beech B55 Baron (95-B55)
C/n (msn):TC-1162
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-SBL
Other Marks:03
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12056
Operator Titles:Discovery Air Tours
Promotional Titles:Tooheys New
Aircraft Name:Captain Jack Curtis
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:2 February 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34068Submit Correction
View count: 184
'Captain Jack Curtis' This aircraft was built as a C-47A-1-DK with USAAF serial 42-92274 but was delivered to the RAAF as A65-29. Post-war it became VH-TAE with TAA, before going to their New Guinea 'Sunbird' services as VH-SBL. It went to Air Niugini in 1973 and became P2-SBL the following year (later P2-ANR). In 1992 it returned to the Australian Register as VH-SBL. To Dakota National Air in 1992, company renamed Discovery Air Tours in 2003 and aircraft seen here advertising their website.
Registration / Serial:VH-SBL
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12056
Operator Titles:Discovery Air Tours
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:2 February 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SBL
Other Marks:03
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12056
Operator Titles:Discovery Air Tours
Promotional Titles:Tooheys New
Aircraft Name:Captain Jack Curtis
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:2 February 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34068Submit Correction
View count: 184
'Captain Jack Curtis' This aircraft was built as a C-47A-1-DK with USAAF serial 42-92274 but was delivered to the RAAF as A65-29. Post-war it became VH-TAE with TAA, before going to their New Guinea 'Sunbird' services as VH-SBL. It went to Air Niugini in 1973 and became P2-SBL the following year (later P2-ANR). In 1992 it returned to the Australian Register as VH-SBL. To Dakota National Air in 1992, company renamed Discovery Air Tours in 2003 and aircraft seen here advertising their website.
Registration / Serial:VH-SBL
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12056
Operator Titles:Discovery Air Tours
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:2 February 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-CAQ
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 36 Bonanza
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 36 Bonanza
Aircraft Version:Beech 36 Bonanza 36
C/n (msn):E-150
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34060Submit Correction
View count: 126
Registration / Serial:VH-CAQ
Aircraft Version:Beech 36 Bonanza 36
C/n (msn):E-150
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-CAQ
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 36 Bonanza
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 36 Bonanza
Aircraft Version:Beech 36 Bonanza 36
C/n (msn):E-150
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34060Submit Correction
View count: 126
Registration / Serial:VH-CAQ
Aircraft Version:Beech 36 Bonanza 36
C/n (msn):E-150
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-KNW
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182Q
C/n (msn):18265309
Operator Titles:Air North West
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:14 September 1980
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34017Submit Correction
View count: 132
Registration / Serial:VH-KNW
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182Q
C/n (msn):18265309
Operator Titles:Air North West
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:14 September 1980
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-KNW
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182Q
C/n (msn):18265309
Operator Titles:Air North West
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:14 September 1980
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:34017Submit Correction
View count: 132
Registration / Serial:VH-KNW
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182Q
C/n (msn):18265309
Operator Titles:Air North West
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:14 September 1980
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-AVL
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec (UO/U-11)
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec B
C/n (msn):27-2356
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 October 1973
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:33996Submit Correction
View count: 148
Cancelled 11/86 as wfu.
Registration / Serial:VH-AVL
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec B
C/n (msn):27-2356
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 October 1973
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-AVL
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec (UO/U-11)
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec B
C/n (msn):27-2356
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 October 1973
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:33996Submit Correction
View count: 148
Cancelled 11/86 as wfu.
Registration / Serial:VH-AVL
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec B
C/n (msn):27-2356
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 October 1973
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:33985Submit Correction
View count: 1711
This 1989 S-76B was in Australia for the 2009-10 summer fire season, operating as 'Firewatch 76'. In August 2010 it was transferred to the Canadian Register, still operated by Coulson, as C-FIRW.
Registration / Serial:N7689S
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-76B
C/n (msn):760355
Operator Titles:Coulson Aircrane
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:33985Submit Correction
View count: 1711
This 1989 S-76B was in Australia for the 2009-10 summer fire season, operating as 'Firewatch 76'. In August 2010 it was transferred to the Canadian Register, still operated by Coulson, as C-FIRW.
Registration / Serial:N7689S
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-76B
C/n (msn):760355
Operator Titles:Coulson Aircrane
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 March 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MTM
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 36 Bonanza
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 36 Bonanza
Aircraft Version:Beech A36 Bonanza 36
C/n (msn):E-471
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 September 1980
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:33885Submit Correction
View count: 330
Registration / Serial:VH-MTM
Aircraft Version:Beech A36 Bonanza 36
C/n (msn):E-471
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 September 1980
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-MTM
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 36 Bonanza
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 36 Bonanza
Aircraft Version:Beech A36 Bonanza 36
C/n (msn):E-471
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 September 1980
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:33885Submit Correction
View count: 330
Registration / Serial:VH-MTM
Aircraft Version:Beech A36 Bonanza 36
C/n (msn):E-471
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 September 1980
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-RJD
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172
C/n (msn):36239
Operator Titles:Missionary Aviation Fellowship - MAF
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 October 1970
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:33883Submit Correction
View count: 165
Registration / Serial:VH-RJD
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172
C/n (msn):36239
Operator Titles:Missionary Aviation Fellowship - MAF
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 October 1970
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-RJD
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172
C/n (msn):36239
Operator Titles:Missionary Aviation Fellowship - MAF
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 October 1970
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:33883Submit Correction
View count: 165
Registration / Serial:VH-RJD
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172
C/n (msn):36239
Operator Titles:Missionary Aviation Fellowship - MAF
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 October 1970
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact