67 results found
| 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: | 257 |
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: | 257 |
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: | 149 |
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: | 149 |
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: | 24-3175 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeronca 11 Chief |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aeronca 11 Chief |
| Aircraft Version: | Aeronca 11AC Chief |
| C/n (msn): | 213 |
| Aircraft Name: | Wally |
| 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: | 38405Submit Correction |
| View count: | 163 |
Named 'Wally', this pretty Aeronca Chief was built in 1946 and registered N86399. It was brought to Australia in 1989 and based in the Sydney area, registered VH-NTE. It had 1400 hours in the log book at the time. Subsequently it passed through several owners, one of whom transferred it to the RAAus Register on 15 June 1999. It ended up in Parkes, from where the present owner obtained it. It's currently based Riddells Creek. Seen here departing after the Houdini Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | 24-3175 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aeronca 11AC Chief |
| C/n (msn): | 213 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 24-3175 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeronca 11 Chief |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aeronca 11 Chief |
| Aircraft Version: | Aeronca 11AC Chief |
| C/n (msn): | 213 |
| Aircraft Name: | Wally |
| 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: | 38405Submit Correction |
| View count: | 163 |
Named 'Wally', this pretty Aeronca Chief was built in 1946 and registered N86399. It was brought to Australia in 1989 and based in the Sydney area, registered VH-NTE. It had 1400 hours in the log book at the time. Subsequently it passed through several owners, one of whom transferred it to the RAAus Register on 15 June 1999. It ended up in Parkes, from where the present owner obtained it. It's currently based Riddells Creek. Seen here departing after the Houdini Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | 24-3175 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aeronca 11AC Chief |
| C/n (msn): | 213 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 24-3759 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | TL-Ultralight TL-2000 Sting |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | TL-Ultralight TL-2000 Sting |
| Aircraft Version: | TL-Ultralight TL-2000 Sting ... |
| C/n (msn): | 02S116/2002 |
| 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: | 38273Submit Correction |
| View count: | 310 |
This aircraft was registered new in Australia on 26 June 2002. It's seen here departing after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | 24-3759 |
| Aircraft Version: | TL-Ultralight TL-2000 Sting ... |
| C/n (msn): | 02S116/2002 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 24-3759 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | TL-Ultralight TL-2000 Sting |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | TL-Ultralight TL-2000 Sting |
| Aircraft Version: | TL-Ultralight TL-2000 Sting ... |
| C/n (msn): | 02S116/2002 |
| 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: | 38273Submit Correction |
| View count: | 310 |
This aircraft was registered new in Australia on 26 June 2002. It's seen here departing after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | 24-3759 |
| Aircraft Version: | TL-Ultralight TL-2000 Sting ... |
| C/n (msn): | 02S116/2002 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-FXY |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-12471 |
| 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-1G Bird Dog |
| C/n (msn): | 22913 |
| Display Paint: | South Vietnam - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 38214Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1801 |
This beautifully restored Bird Dog even has the smoke marker rocket tubes beneath its wings. Originally USAF 51-12471. Although registered in Australia on 17 December 1996, this Bird Dog was imported in 1989 from Vietnam. It's restoration started in 1992 and took 9 years - it's very original and in magnificent condition in these colourful South Vietnamese Air Force markings.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-FXY |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-12471 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-1G Bird Dog |
| C/n (msn): | 22913 |
| Display Paint: | South Vietnam - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-FXY |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-12471 |
| 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-1G Bird Dog |
| C/n (msn): | 22913 |
| Display Paint: | South Vietnam - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 38214Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1801 |
This beautifully restored Bird Dog even has the smoke marker rocket tubes beneath its wings. Originally USAF 51-12471. Although registered in Australia on 17 December 1996, this Bird Dog was imported in 1989 from Vietnam. It's restoration started in 1992 and took 9 years - it's very original and in magnificent condition in these colourful South Vietnamese Air Force markings.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-FXY |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-12471 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-1G Bird Dog |
| C/n (msn): | 22913 |
| Display Paint: | South Vietnam - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-RGN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150F |
| C/n (msn): | 15061571 |
| 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: | 38070Submit Correction |
| View count: | 190 |
This 1967 Cessna 150F was one of a batch all registered new in Australia about the same time in the VH-RG_ series. This one was originally allocated N6271R but probably never wore it as it was re-registered in Australia on 16 September 1965. It's seen here, looking wonderful in its original factory scheme, departing after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-RGN |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150F |
| C/n (msn): | 15061571 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-RGN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150F |
| C/n (msn): | 15061571 |
| 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: | 38070Submit Correction |
| View count: | 190 |
This 1967 Cessna 150F was one of a batch all registered new in Australia about the same time in the VH-RG_ series. This one was originally allocated N6271R but probably never wore it as it was re-registered in Australia on 16 September 1965. It's seen here, looking wonderful in its original factory scheme, departing after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-RGN |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150F |
| C/n (msn): | 15061571 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-VHB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | CASA C-212 Aviocar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | CASA C-212 Aviocar |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA C-212-400 Aviocar |
| C/n (msn): | EE88-1-475 |
| Aircraft Name: | Gadget |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 37664Submit Correction |
| View count: | 239 |
This aircraft was built for Skytraders' Antarctic operations on behalf of the Commonwealth Government. The retractable skis were designed and certificated in Australia. The aircraft was registered new as VH-VHB on 7 July 2004 and delivered to Australia in August that year. Named 'Gadget'.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-VHB |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA C-212-400 Aviocar |
| C/n (msn): | EE88-1-475 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-VHB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | CASA C-212 Aviocar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | CASA C-212 Aviocar |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA C-212-400 Aviocar |
| C/n (msn): | EE88-1-475 |
| Aircraft Name: | Gadget |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 37664Submit Correction |
| View count: | 239 |
This aircraft was built for Skytraders' Antarctic operations on behalf of the Commonwealth Government. The retractable skis were designed and certificated in Australia. The aircraft was registered new as VH-VHB on 7 July 2004 and delivered to Australia in August that year. Named 'Gadget'.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-VHB |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA C-212-400 Aviocar |
| C/n (msn): | EE88-1-475 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-VHB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | CASA C-212 Aviocar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | CASA C-212 Aviocar |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA C-212-400 Aviocar |
| C/n (msn): | EE88-1-475 |
| Aircraft Name: | Gadget |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 36776Submit Correction |
| View count: | 748 |
This aircraft was built for Skytraders' Antarctic operations on behalf of the Commonwealth Government. The retractable skis were designed and certificated in Australia. The aircraft was registered new as VH-VHB on 7 July 2004 and delivered to Australia in August that year. Named 'Gadget'. Damaged landing at Bungur Hills, Antarctica, on 15 November 2010 but subsequently repaired.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-VHB |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA C-212-400 Aviocar |
| C/n (msn): | EE88-1-475 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-VHB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | CASA C-212 Aviocar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | CASA C-212 Aviocar |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA C-212-400 Aviocar |
| C/n (msn): | EE88-1-475 |
| Aircraft Name: | Gadget |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 36776Submit Correction |
| View count: | 748 |
This aircraft was built for Skytraders' Antarctic operations on behalf of the Commonwealth Government. The retractable skis were designed and certificated in Australia. The aircraft was registered new as VH-VHB on 7 July 2004 and delivered to Australia in August that year. Named 'Gadget'. Damaged landing at Bungur Hills, Antarctica, on 15 November 2010 but subsequently repaired.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-VHB |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA C-212-400 Aviocar |
| C/n (msn): | EE88-1-475 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MGP |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McCulloch J-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McCulloch J-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | McCulloch J-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 86 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 1982 |
| Photo by: | David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 36486Submit Correction |
| View count: | 394 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MGP |
| Aircraft Version: | McCulloch J-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 86 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 1982 |
| Photo by: | David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MGP |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McCulloch J-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McCulloch J-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | McCulloch J-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 86 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 1982 |
| Photo by: | David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 36486Submit Correction |
| View count: | 394 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MGP |
| Aircraft Version: | McCulloch J-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 86 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 1982 |
| Photo by: | David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-GVA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | DHA1014 |
| 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: | 36238Submit Correction |
| View count: | 176 |
Built 1942 by DH Australia & delivered to the RAAF as A17-579. Allocated to 11 EFTS Benalla & retained post-war. Registered VH-GME to McKenzie Flying School, Moorabbin, 29 Apr 58 but not collected by purchaser until Sep 58. Purchased in the '60s by Goulburn Valley Aero Club & re-registered VH-GVA(2). Used for wing-walking in the late '80s-early '90s. Flown solo England-Australia 1996 & set several FAI World Records en route. Seen here departing from static display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-GVA |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | DHA1014 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-GVA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | DHA1014 |
| 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: | 36238Submit Correction |
| View count: | 176 |
Built 1942 by DH Australia & delivered to the RAAF as A17-579. Allocated to 11 EFTS Benalla & retained post-war. Registered VH-GME to McKenzie Flying School, Moorabbin, 29 Apr 58 but not collected by purchaser until Sep 58. Purchased in the '60s by Goulburn Valley Aero Club & re-registered VH-GVA(2). Used for wing-walking in the late '80s-early '90s. Flown solo England-Australia 1996 & set several FAI World Records en route. Seen here departing from static display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-GVA |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | DHA1014 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-FNG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gippsland GA8 Airvan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gippsland GA8 Airvan |
| Aircraft Version: | Gippsland GA8 Airvan |
| C/n (msn): | GA8-09-148 |
| 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: | 35926Submit Correction |
| View count: | 186 |
This aircraft provides a good example of 'dealer's marks'. The registration VH-FNG is allocated to manufacturer Gippsland Aeronautics as a dealer's mark to be used on any of their aircraft for the purposes of test, delivery or demonstration flights. The rego is used as the aircraft's radio callsign, but it is not permitted to be displayed on the aircraft - hence in this case the aircraft is only identified by its cn. It is seen here getting airborne for a demonstration at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-FNG |
| Aircraft Version: | Gippsland GA8 Airvan |
| C/n (msn): | GA8-09-148 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-FNG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gippsland GA8 Airvan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gippsland GA8 Airvan |
| Aircraft Version: | Gippsland GA8 Airvan |
| C/n (msn): | GA8-09-148 |
| 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: | 35926Submit Correction |
| View count: | 186 |
This aircraft provides a good example of 'dealer's marks'. The registration VH-FNG is allocated to manufacturer Gippsland Aeronautics as a dealer's mark to be used on any of their aircraft for the purposes of test, delivery or demonstration flights. The rego is used as the aircraft's radio callsign, but it is not permitted to be displayed on the aircraft - hence in this case the aircraft is only identified by its cn. It is seen here getting airborne for a demonstration at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-FNG |
| Aircraft Version: | Gippsland GA8 Airvan |
| C/n (msn): | GA8-09-148 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-HSH |
| Alternate Serial: | A17-667 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| Licence-built by: | De Havilland Australia |
| C/n (msn): | DHA832/T11 |
| 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: | 35672Submit Correction |
| View count: | 292 |
Originally built by De Havilland Australia for South Africa as DX760, but delivered to RAAF as A17-667 24 Nov 43. Wartime service with 10 EFTS, then selected for post-war retention. Based RAAF East Sale in the '50s. Overhauled by De Havilland in '52 & allocated new cn T11. Later allocated for use as ground training aid and re-serialed as Inst No. 11. Sold in '57 and registered as VH-AUK, then VH-AJM, VH-EOV, and finally VH-HSH.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-HSH |
| Alternate Serial: | A17-667 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | DHA832/T11 |
| 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-HSH |
| Alternate Serial: | A17-667 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| Licence-built by: | De Havilland Australia |
| C/n (msn): | DHA832/T11 |
| 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: | 35672Submit Correction |
| View count: | 292 |
Originally built by De Havilland Australia for South Africa as DX760, but delivered to RAAF as A17-667 24 Nov 43. Wartime service with 10 EFTS, then selected for post-war retention. Based RAAF East Sale in the '50s. Overhauled by De Havilland in '52 & allocated new cn T11. Later allocated for use as ground training aid and re-serialed as Inst No. 11. Sold in '57 and registered as VH-AUK, then VH-AJM, VH-EOV, and finally VH-HSH.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-HSH |
| Alternate Serial: | A17-667 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | DHA832/T11 |
| 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-JWA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 207 Skywagon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 207 Skywagon 207/Stationair 7/8 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna T207A Turbo Stationair 8 II |
| C/n (msn): | 20700584 |
| Operator Titles: | Wrightsair |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 21 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 35616Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1076 |
This 1980 Turbo Stationair was on static display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. Originally N73394, in January 1983 it was registered in New Zealand as ZK-SEW to Air Safaris & Services. In December 2002 it changed hands to Milford Sound Scenic Flights, and on 9 June 2009 it was re-registered in Australia.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-JWA |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna T207A Turbo Stationair 8 II |
| C/n (msn): | 20700584 |
| Operator Titles: | Wrightsair |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 21 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-JWA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 207 Skywagon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 207 Skywagon 207/Stationair 7/8 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna T207A Turbo Stationair 8 II |
| C/n (msn): | 20700584 |
| Operator Titles: | Wrightsair |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 21 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 35616Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1076 |
This 1980 Turbo Stationair was on static display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. Originally N73394, in January 1983 it was registered in New Zealand as ZK-SEW to Air Safaris & Services. In December 2002 it changed hands to Milford Sound Scenic Flights, and on 9 June 2009 it was re-registered in Australia.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-JWA |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna T207A Turbo Stationair 8 II |
| C/n (msn): | 20700584 |
| Operator Titles: | Wrightsair |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 21 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ZUM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-31 Navajo/Chieftain/Cheyenne |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-31 Navajo/Chieftain/Mojave/Cheyenne |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain |
| C/n (msn): | 31-8152186 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 19 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 35533Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1110 |
Tony Wood brings us round for a run up Melton's Runway 22 during an inspection flight prior to the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. This immaculate Chieftain has an Aspen EFD1000 PFD, an Avidyne EX500 moving map/radar display and twin Garmin GNS430 GPS'. Wow!
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ZUM |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain |
| C/n (msn): | 31-8152186 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 19 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ZUM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-31 Navajo/Chieftain/Cheyenne |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-31 Navajo/Chieftain/Mojave/Cheyenne |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain |
| C/n (msn): | 31-8152186 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 19 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 35533Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1110 |
Tony Wood brings us round for a run up Melton's Runway 22 during an inspection flight prior to the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. This immaculate Chieftain has an Aspen EFD1000 PFD, an Avidyne EX500 moving map/radar display and twin Garmin GNS430 GPS'. Wow!
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ZUM |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain |
| C/n (msn): | 31-8152186 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 19 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-APV |
| Alternate Serial: | A19-074 |
| Military Code: | 74 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | AESL CT-4 Airtrainer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer |
| Aircraft Version: | New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer |
| C/n (msn): | 074 |
| 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: | 35344Submit Correction |
| View count: | 356 |
'74' departing after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. This Parrot was ferried to Australia as ZK-EUW and delivered to the RAAF 7 May 1982. Sold 13 Dec 1993. Civil registered on 13 December 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-APV |
| Alternate Serial: | A19-074 |
| Aircraft Version: | New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer |
| C/n (msn): | 074 |
| 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-APV |
| Alternate Serial: | A19-074 |
| Military Code: | 74 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | AESL CT-4 Airtrainer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer |
| Aircraft Version: | New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer |
| C/n (msn): | 074 |
| 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: | 35344Submit Correction |
| View count: | 356 |
'74' departing after the Houdini-Centenary Air Show. This Parrot was ferried to Australia as ZK-EUW and delivered to the RAAF 7 May 1982. Sold 13 Dec 1993. Civil registered on 13 December 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-APV |
| Alternate Serial: | A19-074 |
| Aircraft Version: | New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer |
| C/n (msn): | 074 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| 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 June 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 33849 |
| View count: | 139 |
This grass field 13 NM due west of Melbourne/Tullamarine has a flying school. Shot looking south-east.
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL) |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 33849 |
| View count: | 139 |
This grass field 13 NM due west of Melbourne/Tullamarine has a flying school. Shot looking south-east.
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL) |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-RZP |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150G |
| C/n (msn): | 15066544 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 33599Submit Correction |
| View count: | 171 |
This 1967-production Cessna 150G was registered new in Australia on 3 January 1968 ex N8644J.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-RZP |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150G |
| C/n (msn): | 15066544 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-RZP |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150G |
| C/n (msn): | 15066544 |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 33599Submit Correction |
| View count: | 171 |
This 1967-production Cessna 150G was registered new in Australia on 3 January 1968 ex N8644J.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-RZP |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150G |
| C/n (msn): | 15066544 |
| 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: | 33498Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1700 |
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: | 33498Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1700 |
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-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: | 19 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 32882Submit Correction |
| View count: | 196 |
Part of the flight-line at Melton on the eve of the Houdini-Centenary Air Show: first is Rainer Huefner's DR-107; then the Pitts Super Stinker and Debonair of the Skyblazers formation aerobatic team; then Australia's longest-registered, airworthy aircraft, DH60 Moth VH-UAE; and finally Chieftain VH-ZUM.
| 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: | 19 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: | 19 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 32882Submit Correction |
| View count: | 196 |
Part of the flight-line at Melton on the eve of the Houdini-Centenary Air Show: first is Rainer Huefner's DR-107; then the Pitts Super Stinker and Debonair of the Skyblazers formation aerobatic team; then Australia's longest-registered, airworthy aircraft, DH60 Moth VH-UAE; and finally Chieftain VH-ZUM.
| 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: | 19 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: | 32800Submit Correction |
| View count: | 212 |
Quite an attractive colour scheme on this RV-8A taxying for departure 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: | 32800Submit Correction |
| View count: | 212 |
Quite an attractive colour scheme on this RV-8A taxying for departure 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 |