41 results found
Registration / Serial:VH-KEX
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-872B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:3 June 2009
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Photo ID:82558Submit Correction
View count: 134
On the tarmac at Adelaide International, GA side. Pel-Air tail colours.
Registration / Serial:VH-KEX
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-872B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:3 June 2009
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KEX
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-872B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:3 June 2009
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Photo ID:82558Submit Correction
View count: 134
On the tarmac at Adelaide International, GA side. Pel-Air tail colours.
Registration / Serial:VH-KEX
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-872B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:3 June 2009
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SSV
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-617
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:September 1996
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Photo ID:69903Submit Correction
View count: 134
Registration / Serial:VH-SSV
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-617
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:September 1996
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SSV
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-617
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:September 1996
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Photo ID:69903Submit Correction
View count: 134
Registration / Serial:VH-SSV
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-617
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:September 1996
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SSZ
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:January 1997
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Photo ID:69750Submit Correction
View count: 119
Registration / Serial:VH-SSZ
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:January 1997
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SSZ
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:January 1997
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Photo ID:69750Submit Correction
View count: 119
Registration / Serial:VH-SSZ
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:January 1997
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EKT
Aircraft Original Type:Saab-Fairchild SF-340
Aircraft Generic Type:Saab-Fairchild SF-340
Aircraft Version:Saab-Fairchild SF-340A
C/n (msn):340A-085
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:26 March 2009
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Photo ID:66877Submit Correction
View count: 201
Registration / Serial:VH-EKT
Aircraft Version:Saab-Fairchild SF-340A
C/n (msn):340A-085
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:26 March 2009
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EKT
Aircraft Original Type:Saab-Fairchild SF-340
Aircraft Generic Type:Saab-Fairchild SF-340
Aircraft Version:Saab-Fairchild SF-340A
C/n (msn):340A-085
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:26 March 2009
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Photo ID:66877Submit Correction
View count: 201
Registration / Serial:VH-EKT
Aircraft Version:Saab-Fairchild SF-340A
C/n (msn):340A-085
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:26 March 2009
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AJV
Aircraft Original Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Generic Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):282
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:11 March 1991
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:51404Submit Correction
View count: 187
Registration / Serial:VH-AJV
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):282
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:11 March 1991
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-AJV
Aircraft Original Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Generic Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):282
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:11 March 1991
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:51404Submit Correction
View count: 187
Registration / Serial:VH-AJV
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):282
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:11 March 1991
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-AJJ
Aircraft Original Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Generic Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):248
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:20 December 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:47976Submit Correction
View count: 174
Registration / Serial:VH-AJJ
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):248
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:20 December 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-AJJ
Aircraft Original Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Generic Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):248
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:20 December 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:47976Submit Correction
View count: 174
Registration / Serial:VH-AJJ
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):248
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:20 December 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-AJV
Aircraft Original Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Generic Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):282
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:8 September 1991
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:45492Submit Correction
View count: 290
Registration / Serial:VH-AJV
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):282
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:8 September 1991
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-AJV
Aircraft Original Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Generic Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):282
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:8 September 1991
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:45492Submit Correction
View count: 290
Registration / Serial:VH-AJV
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):282
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:8 September 1991
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEQ
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-612
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 October 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44660Submit Correction
View count: 237
Just to confuse matters, this is the second Pel-Air Metro to be registered VH-EEQ! This one was built in 1985 and registered N3119B to Wings West Airlines. In 1990 they re-registered it N347AE. In 1993 it was exported to Australia, being registered VH-SST on 5 April. It was re-registered VH-EEQ by Pel-Air in January 2002.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEQ
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-612
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 October 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEQ
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-612
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 October 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44660Submit Correction
View count: 237
Just to confuse matters, this is the second Pel-Air Metro to be registered VH-EEQ! This one was built in 1985 and registered N3119B to Wings West Airlines. In 1990 they re-registered it N347AE. In 1993 it was exported to Australia, being registered VH-SST on 5 April. It was re-registered VH-EEQ by Pel-Air in January 2002.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEQ
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-612
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 October 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEB
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
Aircraft Version:Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
C/n (msn):120117
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44222Submit Correction
View count: 150
Parked on the General Aviation apron at the far end of the airport.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEB
Aircraft Version:Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
C/n (msn):120117
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEB
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
Aircraft Version:Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
C/n (msn):120117
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44222Submit Correction
View count: 150
Parked on the General Aviation apron at the far end of the airport.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEB
Aircraft Version:Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
C/n (msn):120117
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEB
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
Aircraft Version:Embraer EMB-120RT Brasilia
C/n (msn):120117
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43153Submit Correction
View count: 162
This 1989 freighter version of the Brasilia was test flown by manufacturer Embraer under the registration PT-SNJ. On 15 February that year it was delivered to US operator Comair as N1117H. In April 1998 it changed hands to Skywest Airlines (USA). In April 2005 it came to Australia for Pel-Air, being registered VH-EEB(2) on 29 April that year. Seen here retired and awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEB
Aircraft Version:Embraer EMB-120RT Brasilia
C/n (msn):120117
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEB
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
Aircraft Version:Embraer EMB-120RT Brasilia
C/n (msn):120117
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43153Submit Correction
View count: 162
This 1989 freighter version of the Brasilia was test flown by manufacturer Embraer under the registration PT-SNJ. On 15 February that year it was delivered to US operator Comair as N1117H. In April 1998 it changed hands to Skywest Airlines (USA). In April 2005 it came to Australia for Pel-Air, being registered VH-EEB(2) on 29 April that year. Seen here retired and awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEB
Aircraft Version:Embraer EMB-120RT Brasilia
C/n (msn):120117
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40581Submit Correction
View count: 122
This 1985 Metro has an interesting history. It was originally N614AV with Air Virginia, which became Nashville Eagle. It then went to Flagship Airlines, then Wings West. In 1987 it was being operated for American Eagle. At some stage it was reacquired by the manufacturer and converted to the prototype Fairchild Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft, carrying a phased-array radar in a long pod under the fuselage. Returned to standard configuration and exported to Australia, becoming VH-SSZ on 29 September 1994. It's been VH-EES since Jul 2001.
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40581Submit Correction
View count: 122
This 1985 Metro has an interesting history. It was originally N614AV with Air Virginia, which became Nashville Eagle. It then went to Flagship Airlines, then Wings West. In 1987 it was being operated for American Eagle. At some stage it was reacquired by the manufacturer and converted to the prototype Fairchild Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft, carrying a phased-array radar in a long pod under the fuselage. Returned to standard configuration and exported to Australia, becoming VH-SSZ on 29 September 1994. It's been VH-EES since Jul 2001.
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40580Submit Correction
View count: 115
This 1985-model Metro went first to Pioneer Airlines as N2680V. In 1988 it was leased to Wings West Airlines, who re-registered it as N346AE in 1990. In March 1993 it was returned to the leasing company and later that year was sold in Australia, becoming VH-SSW on 15 December with Newcastle Aviation. It went to Pel-Air Express in December 1994, but was not re-registered until February 2002. This aircraft is actually VH-EER(4) - number 3 also being a Metro, just to make things confusing! Retired now.
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40580Submit Correction
View count: 115
This 1985-model Metro went first to Pioneer Airlines as N2680V. In 1988 it was leased to Wings West Airlines, who re-registered it as N346AE in 1990. In March 1993 it was returned to the leasing company and later that year was sold in Australia, becoming VH-SSW on 15 December with Newcastle Aviation. It went to Pel-Air Express in December 1994, but was not re-registered until February 2002. This aircraft is actually VH-EER(4) - number 3 also being a Metro, just to make things confusing! Retired now.
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40282Submit Correction
View count: 147
This 1985 Metro has an interesting history. Originally N614AV with Air Virginia, which became Nashville Eagle. Then went to Flagship Airlines, then Wings West. In 1987 was being operated for American Eagle. At some stage it was reacquired by the manufacturer and converted to the prototype Fairchild Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft, carrying a phased-array radar in a long pod under the fuselage. Returned to standard configuration and exported to Australia, becoming VH-SSZ on 29 September 1994. VH-EES since Jul 2001.
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40282Submit Correction
View count: 147
This 1985 Metro has an interesting history. Originally N614AV with Air Virginia, which became Nashville Eagle. Then went to Flagship Airlines, then Wings West. In 1987 was being operated for American Eagle. At some stage it was reacquired by the manufacturer and converted to the prototype Fairchild Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft, carrying a phased-array radar in a long pod under the fuselage. Returned to standard configuration and exported to Australia, becoming VH-SSZ on 29 September 1994. VH-EES since Jul 2001.
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KAN
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-838B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:11 February 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40167Submit Correction
View count: 206
This Metro was built for Kendell Airlines in 1993, but initially registered to Fairchild as N3021U for the ferry to Australia. It arrived at Kendell's Wagga base on 22 Aug and was re-registered VH-KAN on the 26th. After Kendell was sold, the aircraft was re-registered to Regional Express (Rex) on 2 Sept 2002. In 2006 Rex announced that they were planning to retire all their Metros from passenger service, and VH-KAN was subsequently re-registered to Rex subsidiary Pel-Air on 22 Dec that year.
Registration / Serial:VH-KAN
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-838B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:11 February 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KAN
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-838B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:11 February 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40167Submit Correction
View count: 206
This Metro was built for Kendell Airlines in 1993, but initially registered to Fairchild as N3021U for the ferry to Australia. It arrived at Kendell's Wagga base on 22 Aug and was re-registered VH-KAN on the 26th. After Kendell was sold, the aircraft was re-registered to Regional Express (Rex) on 2 Sept 2002. In 2006 Rex announced that they were planning to retire all their Metros from passenger service, and VH-KAN was subsequently re-registered to Rex subsidiary Pel-Air on 22 Dec that year.
Registration / Serial:VH-KAN
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-838B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:11 February 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEU
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-619B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:39149Submit Correction
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This Metro was first registered in Australia on 26 February 1993 as VH-UZA. It was later VH-OYC before becoming VH-EEU. Before coming to Australia, it was N619AV.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEU
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-619B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEU
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-619B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:39149Submit Correction
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This Metro was first registered in Australia on 26 February 1993 as VH-UZA. It was later VH-OYC before becoming VH-EEU. Before coming to Australia, it was N619AV.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEU
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-619B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37573Submit Correction
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This 1985-model Metro went first to Pioneer Airlines as N2680V. In 1988 it was leased to Wings West Airlines, who re-registered it as N346AE in 1990. In March 1993 it was returned to the leasing company and later that year was sold in Australia, becoming VH-SSW on 15 December with Newcastle Aviation. It went to Pel-Air Express in December 1994, but was not re-registered until February 2002. This aircraft is actually VH-EER(4) - number 3 also being a Metro, just to make things confusing!
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37573Submit Correction
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This 1985-model Metro went first to Pioneer Airlines as N2680V. In 1988 it was leased to Wings West Airlines, who re-registered it as N346AE in 1990. In March 1993 it was returned to the leasing company and later that year was sold in Australia, becoming VH-SSW on 15 December with Newcastle Aviation. It went to Pel-Air Express in December 1994, but was not re-registered until February 2002. This aircraft is actually VH-EER(4) - number 3 also being a Metro, just to make things confusing!
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEJ
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-617
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36546Submit Correction
View count: 135
This 1985-production Metro was delivered to Wings West as N26838 in April 1986. In 1988 it was re-registered as N350AE, and in 1993 was placed in storage. Sold in Australia, it was re-registered VH-SSV to Newcastle Aviation on 27 September 1993. From the following year it was operated by Pel-Air Express, with a brief lease to Qwestair. In 2000 it was briefly re-registered VH-EER before returning to VH-SSV. In July 2001 it was re-registered again as VH-EEJ. Seen here awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEJ
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-617
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEJ
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-617
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36546Submit Correction
View count: 135
This 1985-production Metro was delivered to Wings West as N26838 in April 1986. In 1988 it was re-registered as N350AE, and in 1993 was placed in storage. Sold in Australia, it was re-registered VH-SSV to Newcastle Aviation on 27 September 1993. From the following year it was operated by Pel-Air Express, with a brief lease to Qwestair. In 2000 it was briefly re-registered VH-EER before returning to VH-SSV. In July 2001 it was re-registered again as VH-EEJ. Seen here awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEJ
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-617
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AJJ
Aircraft Original Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Generic Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):248
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1 January 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:35082Submit Correction
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Registration / Serial:VH-AJJ
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):248
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1 January 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-AJJ
Aircraft Original Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Generic Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):248
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1 January 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:35082Submit Correction
View count: 109
Registration / Serial:VH-AJJ
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):248
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1 January 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34321Submit Correction
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This 1985 Metro has an interesting history. Originally N614AV with Air Virginia; became Nashville Eagle. Then to Flagship Airlines, then Wings West. In 1987 operated for American Eagle. At some stage reacquired by Fairchild & converted to prototype Fairchild Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft, carrying a phased-array radar in a long pod under the fuselage. Returned to standard configuration & exported to Australia, becoming VH-SSZ 29 September 1994. VH-EES since Jul 2001. Now awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34321Submit Correction
View count: 137
This 1985 Metro has an interesting history. Originally N614AV with Air Virginia; became Nashville Eagle. Then to Flagship Airlines, then Wings West. In 1987 operated for American Eagle. At some stage reacquired by Fairchild & converted to prototype Fairchild Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft, carrying a phased-array radar in a long pod under the fuselage. Returned to standard configuration & exported to Australia, becoming VH-SSZ 29 September 1994. VH-EES since Jul 2001. Now awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AJJ
Aircraft Original Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Generic Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):248
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:7 September 1986
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:3373Submit Correction
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Ex N25RE. Imported into Australia in 1986 and current in 2017
Registration / Serial:VH-AJJ
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):248
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:7 September 1986
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:VH-AJJ
Aircraft Original Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Generic Type:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):248
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:7 September 1986
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:3373Submit Correction
View count: 930
Ex N25RE. Imported into Australia in 1986 and current in 2017
Registration / Serial:VH-AJJ
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind 1
C/n (msn):248
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:7 September 1986
Photo by:David CarterContact