65 results found
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ZVL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Van's RV-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Van's RV-8 |
| Aircraft Version: | Van's RV-8A |
| C/n (msn): | Q227 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 44615Submit Correction |
| View count: | 177 |
Quite an attractive colour scheme on this RV-8A departing after the Houdini Centenary Air Show. The aircraft was first registered on 21 March 2000.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ZVL |
| Aircraft Version: | Van's RV-8A |
| C/n (msn): | Q227 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ZVL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Van's RV-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Van's RV-8 |
| Aircraft Version: | Van's RV-8A |
| C/n (msn): | Q227 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 44615Submit Correction |
| View count: | 177 |
Quite an attractive colour scheme on this RV-8A departing after the Houdini Centenary Air Show. The aircraft was first registered on 21 March 2000.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ZVL |
| Aircraft Version: | Van's RV-8A |
| C/n (msn): | Q227 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EGT |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rihn DR-107 One Design |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rihn DR-107 One Design |
| Aircraft Version: | Rihn DR-107 One Design |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 44560Submit Correction |
| View count: | 148 |
This lovely aircraft was the winner of the Concours d'Elegance and Best Tube and Fabric awards at the SAAA's 2008 'Escape to Cowra' fly-in. It's seen here getting airborne in the capable hands of owner-builder Rainer Huefner for a display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. As Rainer was careful to point out to me, this aircraft is not a One Design as it departs in some respects from the strict requirements for that classification.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EGT |
| Aircraft Version: | Rihn DR-107 One Design |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EGT |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rihn DR-107 One Design |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rihn DR-107 One Design |
| Aircraft Version: | Rihn DR-107 One Design |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 44560Submit Correction |
| View count: | 148 |
This lovely aircraft was the winner of the Concours d'Elegance and Best Tube and Fabric awards at the SAAA's 2008 'Escape to Cowra' fly-in. It's seen here getting airborne in the capable hands of owner-builder Rainer Huefner for a display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. As Rainer was careful to point out to me, this aircraft is not a One Design as it departs in some respects from the strict requirements for that classification.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EGT |
| Aircraft Version: | Rihn DR-107 One Design |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TFE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 210 Centurion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 210 Centurion |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 210N Centurion |
| C/n (msn): | 21064130 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 44472Submit Correction |
| View count: | 138 |
This Moorabbin-based, 1980-production Centurion was registered new in Australia as VH-TFE(2) on 22 April 1981. It's seen here departing for home after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TFE |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 210N Centurion |
| C/n (msn): | 21064130 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TFE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 210 Centurion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 210 Centurion |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 210N Centurion |
| C/n (msn): | 21064130 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 44472Submit Correction |
| View count: | 138 |
This Moorabbin-based, 1980-production Centurion was registered new in Australia as VH-TFE(2) on 22 April 1981. It's seen here departing for home after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TFE |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 210N Centurion |
| C/n (msn): | 21064130 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| 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: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 44444Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
Beautiful and rare: originally delivered to the RAAF in the second batch of Cadets during 1938-9. Initially served with 1FTS, Point Cook, but moved to Camden with CFS in 1941. Disposed of after the war, becoming VH-AGH on 16 July 1945 & eventually ending up in the hands of Sid Marshall at Bankstown. SOR 6 June 1951. Beautifully restored, ff April 2008. Seen here getting airborne at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| 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: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| 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: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 44444Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
Beautiful and rare: originally delivered to the RAAF in the second batch of Cadets during 1938-9. Initially served with 1FTS, Point Cook, but moved to Camden with CFS in 1941. Disposed of after the war, becoming VH-AGH on 16 July 1945 & eventually ending up in the hands of Sid Marshall at Bankstown. SOR 6 June 1951. Beautifully restored, ff April 2008. Seen here getting airborne at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| 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: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| 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: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 44424Submit Correction |
| View count: | 339 |
Originally built for the USAAF in 1945 as a Douglas C-47B-30DK & allocated serial 44-76552. Cn amended due to inadvertent duplication. Shipped immediately to Australia and taken on RAAF charge as A65-91 on 6 April '45. Served with the RAAF until 15 Jan '86 when sold to Golden West Airways. Registered VH-TMQ 28 Aug '88 to Collbrina Transport, but left to deteriorate at Essendon Airport. Acquired by Air Nostalgia 1 July '96 & restored - first flight 31 Mar '00. Seen here at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TMQ |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 32884/16136 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Nostalgia |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| 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: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 44424Submit Correction |
| View count: | 339 |
Originally built for the USAAF in 1945 as a Douglas C-47B-30DK & allocated serial 44-76552. Cn amended due to inadvertent duplication. Shipped immediately to Australia and taken on RAAF charge as A65-91 on 6 April '45. Served with the RAAF until 15 Jan '86 when sold to Golden West Airways. Registered VH-TMQ 28 Aug '88 to Collbrina Transport, but left to deteriorate at Essendon Airport. Acquired by Air Nostalgia 1 July '96 & restored - first flight 31 Mar '00. Seen here at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TMQ |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 32884/16136 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Nostalgia |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EYC |
| Alternate Serial: | 6488 |
| Military Code: | 210 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Stearman Kaydet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing N2S-3 Kaydet (B75N1) |
| C/n (msn): | 75-6488 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 43875Submit Correction |
| View count: | 158 |
Just lifting off on the way home from the Houdini Centenary Air Show... This aircraft was built to a USN order as an N2S-3, Bu 05314. After the war it was civilianised as N61210. Currently in magnificent condition, this aircraft was registered in Australia as VH-EYC on 24 December 2007.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EYC |
| Alternate Serial: | 6488 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing N2S-3 Kaydet (B75N1) |
| C/n (msn): | 75-6488 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EYC |
| Alternate Serial: | 6488 |
| Military Code: | 210 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Stearman Kaydet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing N2S-3 Kaydet (B75N1) |
| C/n (msn): | 75-6488 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 43875Submit Correction |
| View count: | 158 |
Just lifting off on the way home from the Houdini Centenary Air Show... This aircraft was built to a USN order as an N2S-3, Bu 05314. After the war it was civilianised as N61210. Currently in magnificent condition, this aircraft was registered in Australia as VH-EYC on 24 December 2007.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EYC |
| Alternate Serial: | 6488 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing N2S-3 Kaydet (B75N1) |
| C/n (msn): | 75-6488 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MKL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Victa Airtourer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Victa Airtourer |
| Aircraft Version: | Victa Airtourer 115 |
| C/n (msn): | 131 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 43860Submit Correction |
| View count: | 136 |
This 1965 Airtourer was registered new on 6 August that year. It spent some time on the Papua New Guinea Register before returning to Australia. Currently based at Bacchus Marsh, it's seen here departing for home from nearby Melton after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MKL |
| Aircraft Version: | Victa Airtourer 115 |
| C/n (msn): | 131 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MKL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Victa Airtourer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Victa Airtourer |
| Aircraft Version: | Victa Airtourer 115 |
| C/n (msn): | 131 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 43860Submit Correction |
| View count: | 136 |
This 1965 Airtourer was registered new on 6 August that year. It spent some time on the Papua New Guinea Register before returning to Australia. Currently based at Bacchus Marsh, it's seen here departing for home from nearby Melton after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MKL |
| Aircraft Version: | Victa Airtourer 115 |
| C/n (msn): | 131 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AUO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Auster J-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Auster J-1 Autocrat/Alpha/Aiglet/Workmaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster J-1 Autocrat |
| C/n (msn): | 2331 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 43686Submit Correction |
| View count: | 142 |
Auster J.1 Autocrat VH-AUO made its first public post-restoration appearance at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show at Melton. Initially registered G-AJIM, the aircraft went to Denmark in 1948 as OY-AAK. It returned to the UK in 1961, but was exported to Australia in 1971 and registered VH-AUO. Trailered to Melbourne from Perth over a week, its recent restoration in the hands of father and son team Frank and Scott Snibson took two years. The aircraft retains its 100 hp Cirrus Minor.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AUO |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster J-1 Autocrat |
| C/n (msn): | 2331 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AUO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Auster J-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Auster J-1 Autocrat/Alpha/Aiglet/Workmaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster J-1 Autocrat |
| C/n (msn): | 2331 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 43686Submit Correction |
| View count: | 142 |
Auster J.1 Autocrat VH-AUO made its first public post-restoration appearance at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show at Melton. Initially registered G-AJIM, the aircraft went to Denmark in 1948 as OY-AAK. It returned to the UK in 1961, but was exported to Australia in 1971 and registered VH-AUO. Trailered to Melbourne from Perth over a week, its recent restoration in the hands of father and son team Frank and Scott Snibson took two years. The aircraft retains its 100 hp Cirrus Minor.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AUO |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster J-1 Autocrat |
| C/n (msn): | 2331 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 43518 |
| View count: | 71 |
Looking straight down Melton's Runway 22.
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL) |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 43518 |
| View count: | 71 |
Looking straight down Melton's Runway 22.
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL) |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AYU |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang CJ-6A |
| C/n (msn): | 4532020 |
| Display Paint: | China - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 43464Submit Correction |
| View count: | 379 |
Following retirement from the Chinese PLAAF, this 1998 Nanchang was completely overhauled before being shipped to Australia. It was registered VH-AYU(4) on 7 March 2007. As of November 2009 it has moved to Bendigo where it's based on warbird adventure flight work, adorned with this impressive Chinese dragon.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AYU |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang CJ-6A |
| C/n (msn): | 4532020 |
| Display Paint: | China - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AYU |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang CJ-6A |
| C/n (msn): | 4532020 |
| Display Paint: | China - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 43464Submit Correction |
| View count: | 379 |
Following retirement from the Chinese PLAAF, this 1998 Nanchang was completely overhauled before being shipped to Australia. It was registered VH-AYU(4) on 7 March 2007. As of November 2009 it has moved to Bendigo where it's based on warbird adventure flight work, adorned with this impressive Chinese dragon.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AYU |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang CJ-6A |
| C/n (msn): | 4532020 |
| Display Paint: | China - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MKL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Victa Airtourer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Victa Airtourer |
| Aircraft Version: | Victa Airtourer 115 |
| C/n (msn): | 131 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 43155Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
This 1965 Airtourer was registered new on 6 August that year. It spent some time on the Papua New Guinea Register before returning to Australia. Currently based at Bacchus Marsh, it's seen here departing for home from nearby Melton after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MKL |
| Aircraft Version: | Victa Airtourer 115 |
| C/n (msn): | 131 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MKL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Victa Airtourer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Victa Airtourer |
| Aircraft Version: | Victa Airtourer 115 |
| C/n (msn): | 131 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 43155Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
This 1965 Airtourer was registered new on 6 August that year. It spent some time on the Papua New Guinea Register before returning to Australia. Currently based at Bacchus Marsh, it's seen here departing for home from nearby Melton after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MKL |
| Aircraft Version: | Victa Airtourer 115 |
| C/n (msn): | 131 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-SAG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeronca 7 Champion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bellanca 7 Champ/Citabria |
| Aircraft Version: | Bellanca 7ECA Citabria |
| C/n (msn): | 1171-76 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 42543Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
This 1976 model Citabria was imported new into Australia and registered on 1 September that year. Currently based in Victoria, it's seen here taxying for departure after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-SAG |
| Aircraft Version: | Bellanca 7ECA Citabria |
| C/n (msn): | 1171-76 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-SAG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeronca 7 Champion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bellanca 7 Champ/Citabria |
| Aircraft Version: | Bellanca 7ECA Citabria |
| C/n (msn): | 1171-76 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 42543Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
This 1976 model Citabria was imported new into Australia and registered on 1 September that year. Currently based in Victoria, it's seen here taxying for departure after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-SAG |
| Aircraft Version: | Bellanca 7ECA Citabria |
| C/n (msn): | 1171-76 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CJR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-28 Cherokee |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II |
| C/n (msn): | 28-7690406 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 42255Submit Correction |
| View count: | 106 |
This 1976-production Archer II was registered new in Australia on 8 February 1977. It's currently operated by Lilydale Flying School and is seen here departing for home after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CJR |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II |
| C/n (msn): | 28-7690406 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CJR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-28 Cherokee |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II |
| C/n (msn): | 28-7690406 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 42255Submit Correction |
| View count: | 106 |
This 1976-production Archer II was registered new in Australia on 8 February 1977. It's currently operated by Lilydale Flying School and is seen here departing for home after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CJR |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II |
| C/n (msn): | 28-7690406 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 24-5291 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fly Synthesis Storch |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fly Synthesis Storch |
| Aircraft Version: | Fly Synthesis Storch S500 |
| C/n (msn): | 376A-432 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 42061Submit Correction |
| View count: | 117 |
This Storch was a visitor to the Houdini Centenary Airshow, seen here on the way home. It was registered new with RAAus on 4 January 2008.
| Registration / Serial: | 24-5291 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fly Synthesis Storch S500 |
| C/n (msn): | 376A-432 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 24-5291 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fly Synthesis Storch |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fly Synthesis Storch |
| Aircraft Version: | Fly Synthesis Storch S500 |
| C/n (msn): | 376A-432 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 42061Submit Correction |
| View count: | 117 |
This Storch was a visitor to the Houdini Centenary Airshow, seen here on the way home. It was registered new with RAAus on 4 January 2008.
| Registration / Serial: | 24-5291 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fly Synthesis Storch S500 |
| C/n (msn): | 376A-432 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41972 |
| View count: | 761 |
Passing by on a lovely spring morning. This grass field 13 NM due west of Melbourne/Tullamarine has a flying school. Shot looking west-north-west.
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL) |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41972 |
| View count: | 761 |
Passing by on a lovely spring morning. This grass field 13 NM due west of Melbourne/Tullamarine has a flying school. Shot looking west-north-west.
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL) |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AWG |
| Alternate Serial: | S-23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ryan ST |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ryan ST |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan STM-S2 |
| C/n (msn): | 459 |
| Display Paint: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41719Submit Correction |
| View count: | 532 |
Built for the Netherlands Navy in the East Indies. Shipped to Australia ahead of the Japanese advance. Taken over by the RAAF in 1942 as A50-11. Sold April 1945 & registered VH-AGD later that year. Crashed Mildura 1967 but subsequently rebuilt and registered VH-AWG(3). Seen here departing from static display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AWG |
| Alternate Serial: | S-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan STM-S2 |
| C/n (msn): | 459 |
| Display Paint: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AWG |
| Alternate Serial: | S-23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ryan ST |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ryan ST |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan STM-S2 |
| C/n (msn): | 459 |
| Display Paint: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41719Submit Correction |
| View count: | 532 |
Built for the Netherlands Navy in the East Indies. Shipped to Australia ahead of the Japanese advance. Taken over by the RAAF in 1942 as A50-11. Sold April 1945 & registered VH-AGD later that year. Crashed Mildura 1967 but subsequently rebuilt and registered VH-AWG(3). Seen here departing from static display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AWG |
| Alternate Serial: | S-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan STM-S2 |
| C/n (msn): | 459 |
| Display Paint: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CZB |
| Alternate Serial: | A21-42 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor |
| C/n (msn): | 94067 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 19 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 40949Submit Correction |
| View count: | 443 |
This Moth Minor is actually a pre-war civil import. It was allocated the UK rego G-AFNN to the Hull Aero Club in 1939 but appears to have been deregistered the same day. It was registered VH-ACR on 17 Jan '40 until impressed as the last of the RAAF's Moth Minors A21-42 in Nov '41. Returned after the war to VH-ACR '45 until withdrawn in '47. Restored at Caboolture '03-'08. Seen here arriving at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show: note the prominent under-belly speedbrake in lieu of flap.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CZB |
| Alternate Serial: | A21-42 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor |
| C/n (msn): | 94067 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 19 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CZB |
| Alternate Serial: | A21-42 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor |
| C/n (msn): | 94067 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 19 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 40949Submit Correction |
| View count: | 443 |
This Moth Minor is actually a pre-war civil import. It was allocated the UK rego G-AFNN to the Hull Aero Club in 1939 but appears to have been deregistered the same day. It was registered VH-ACR on 17 Jan '40 until impressed as the last of the RAAF's Moth Minors A21-42 in Nov '41. Returned after the war to VH-ACR '45 until withdrawn in '47. Restored at Caboolture '03-'08. Seen here arriving at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show: note the prominent under-belly speedbrake in lieu of flap.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CZB |
| Alternate Serial: | A21-42 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 94 Moth Minor |
| C/n (msn): | 94067 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 19 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LCJ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero L-39 Albatros |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero L-39/59/139/159 Albatros |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero L-39C Albatros |
| C/n (msn): | 232155 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 40707Submit Correction |
| View count: | 182 |
It's not often you see a jet operating off grass! This aircraft was initially operated by the Ukraine Air Force as 'white 01'. Sold on the civil marked an exported to South Africa, it was bought whilst on the sea and shipped on to Australia. Trucked to Bathurst and restored - currently based there. Registered VH-LCJ on 30 March 2007.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LCJ |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero L-39C Albatros |
| C/n (msn): | 232155 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LCJ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero L-39 Albatros |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero L-39/59/139/159 Albatros |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero L-39C Albatros |
| C/n (msn): | 232155 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 40707Submit Correction |
| View count: | 182 |
It's not often you see a jet operating off grass! This aircraft was initially operated by the Ukraine Air Force as 'white 01'. Sold on the civil marked an exported to South Africa, it was bought whilst on the sea and shipped on to Australia. Trucked to Bathurst and restored - currently based there. Registered VH-LCJ on 30 March 2007.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LCJ |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero L-39C Albatros |
| C/n (msn): | 232155 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-IOE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero 520 Commander |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero Commander 500/560/680 Commander |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero Commander 500A Commander |
| C/n (msn): | 500A-985-34 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 40290Submit Correction |
| View count: | 191 |
This 1960 Aero Commander has had an interesting life. Originally registered in South Africa as ZS-CPG, it then transferred to the Kenyan Register as VP-KPY (later 5Y-KPY when Kenya changed from the British colonial series). In 1975 it came to Australia, being registered on 24 October that year. It's currently based at Melton and did a number of pleasure flights during the Houdini-Centenary Air Show - seen here backtracking after one of them.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-IOE |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero Commander 500A Commander |
| C/n (msn): | 500A-985-34 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-IOE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero 520 Commander |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero Commander 500/560/680 Commander |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero Commander 500A Commander |
| C/n (msn): | 500A-985-34 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 40290Submit Correction |
| View count: | 191 |
This 1960 Aero Commander has had an interesting life. Originally registered in South Africa as ZS-CPG, it then transferred to the Kenyan Register as VP-KPY (later 5Y-KPY when Kenya changed from the British colonial series). In 1975 it came to Australia, being registered on 24 October that year. It's currently based at Melton and did a number of pleasure flights during the Houdini-Centenary Air Show - seen here backtracking after one of them.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-IOE |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero Commander 500A Commander |
| C/n (msn): | 500A-985-34 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-COG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Van's RV-7 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Van's RV-7 |
| Aircraft Version: | Van's RV-7A |
| C/n (msn): | 71345 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 39118Submit Correction |
| View count: | 108 |
This South-Australia-based RV-7A is getting airborne for a handling display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. It was first registered on 1 September 2003.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-COG |
| Aircraft Version: | Van's RV-7A |
| C/n (msn): | 71345 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-COG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Van's RV-7 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Van's RV-7 |
| Aircraft Version: | Van's RV-7A |
| C/n (msn): | 71345 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 39118Submit Correction |
| View count: | 108 |
This South-Australia-based RV-7A is getting airborne for a handling display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. It was first registered on 1 September 2003.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-COG |
| Aircraft Version: | Van's RV-7A |
| C/n (msn): | 71345 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |