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Registration / Serial:A79-202
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB31
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):4039
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:21 Sqn
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714129Submit Correction
View count: 55
With the starboard wing of the museum's Caribou as a backdrop, this Australian-built Vampire joined the RAAF at Williamtown in 1951 and although damaged in a wheels-up landing in 1953, went on to operate with 23 Sqdn, 21 Sqdn and ARDU Laverton. Wfu in 1960, it became an Air Training Corps gate guard in North Adelaide then was at Mildura Warbirds Museum from 1974 to 1980. Acquired by the SAAM in 1989
Registration / Serial:A79-202
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB31
C/n (msn):4039
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A79-202
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB31
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):4039
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:21 Sqn
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714129Submit Correction
View count: 55
With the starboard wing of the museum's Caribou as a backdrop, this Australian-built Vampire joined the RAAF at Williamtown in 1951 and although damaged in a wheels-up landing in 1953, went on to operate with 23 Sqdn, 21 Sqdn and ARDU Laverton. Wfu in 1960, it became an Air Training Corps gate guard in North Adelaide then was at Mildura Warbirds Museum from 1974 to 1980. Acquired by the SAAM in 1989
Registration / Serial:A79-202
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB31
C/n (msn):4039
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A65-114
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota
C/n (msn):33460/16712
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:ARDU - Aircraft Research and Development Unit
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714118Submit Correction
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Built as C-47B-35-DK 44-77128 and delivered to the RAAF in June 1945, A65-114 was immediately involved in the return of POWs from Singapore, later in Korea and as a VIP transport. In 1954 it was transferred to 38 Sqdn at Richmond and after 10 years joined the Aircraft Research and Development Unit at Laverton, moving on to Edinburgh when the ARDU relocated there. In October 1986 it was substantially damaged after a double engine failure on take-off and left gear collapse. Withdrawn for use with 13,897 hours recoded, it was transported to Port Adelaide for preservation in 1992
Registration / Serial:A65-114
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota
C/n (msn):33460/16712
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A65-114
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota
C/n (msn):33460/16712
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:ARDU - Aircraft Research and Development Unit
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714118Submit Correction
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Built as C-47B-35-DK 44-77128 and delivered to the RAAF in June 1945, A65-114 was immediately involved in the return of POWs from Singapore, later in Korea and as a VIP transport. In 1954 it was transferred to 38 Sqdn at Richmond and after 10 years joined the Aircraft Research and Development Unit at Laverton, moving on to Edinburgh when the ARDU relocated there. In October 1986 it was substantially damaged after a double engine failure on take-off and left gear collapse. Withdrawn for use with 13,897 hours recoded, it was transported to Port Adelaide for preservation in 1992
Registration / Serial:A65-114
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota
C/n (msn):33460/16712
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A8-132
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111C Aardvark
C/n (msn):D1-08
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:ARDU - Aircraft Research and Development Unit
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714115Submit Correction
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A8-132 was the eighth F-111 allocated to the RAAF and made its first flight in 1968, not delivered to RAAF at Amberley till July 1973 following storage in the US due to concerns about the type's serviceability. After operating with 1 Sqdn, from 1979 to 1988 it was allocated to ARDU at Edinburgh. The white lower surfaces were added to provide contrast in images of weapons release during trials. It later returned to testing as the prototype for the Avionics Update Program (AUP) and also engine replacement using surplus US stocks. In 2019 SAAM exchanged their preserved F-111 A8-134 for this one.
Registration / Serial:A8-132
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111C Aardvark
C/n (msn):D1-08
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A8-132
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111C Aardvark
C/n (msn):D1-08
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:ARDU - Aircraft Research and Development Unit
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714115Submit Correction
View count: 93
A8-132 was the eighth F-111 allocated to the RAAF and made its first flight in 1968, not delivered to RAAF at Amberley till July 1973 following storage in the US due to concerns about the type's serviceability. After operating with 1 Sqdn, from 1979 to 1988 it was allocated to ARDU at Edinburgh. The white lower surfaces were added to provide contrast in images of weapons release during trials. It later returned to testing as the prototype for the Avionics Update Program (AUP) and also engine replacement using surplus US stocks. In 2019 SAAM exchanged their preserved F-111 A8-134 for this one.
Registration / Serial:A8-132
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111C Aardvark
C/n (msn):D1-08
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A21-32
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):560/AF032
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:ARDU - Aircraft Research and Development Unit
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714069Submit Correction
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Of the 75 Hornets delivered to the RAAF, all but the first four were built in Australia at the Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) plant in Avalon, VIC. This one served 3 Sqdn from 1988 then ARDU before the fleet was retired in 2021
Registration / Serial:A21-32
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):560/AF032
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A21-32
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):560/AF032
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:ARDU - Aircraft Research and Development Unit
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714069Submit Correction
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Of the 75 Hornets delivered to the RAAF, all but the first four were built in Australia at the Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) plant in Avalon, VIC. This one served 3 Sqdn from 1988 then ARDU before the fleet was retired in 2021
Registration / Serial:A21-32
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):560/AF032
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A4-225
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou (C-7/AC-1/V-2)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou
C/n (msn):225
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714068Submit Correction
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Squeezed into SAAM's newer hangar along with their P-3, this Caribou is one of 29 taken on strength by the RAAF from 1964. It was allocated to 38 Sqdn at RAAF Richmond but soon deployed to New Guinea till 1971, training crews for Vietnam service. During one of its flights there, an RAAF C-47 missing since 1945 was discovered. A4-225 continued in service with 38 Sqdn at Richmond and Amberley until retirement in 2009 and was placed in open storage at Oakey, QLD till acquired by the SAAM in 2016
Registration / Serial:A4-225
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou
C/n (msn):225
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A4-225
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou (C-7/AC-1/V-2)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou
C/n (msn):225
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714068Submit Correction
View count: 39
Squeezed into SAAM's newer hangar along with their P-3, this Caribou is one of 29 taken on strength by the RAAF from 1964. It was allocated to 38 Sqdn at RAAF Richmond but soon deployed to New Guinea till 1971, training crews for Vietnam service. During one of its flights there, an RAAF C-47 missing since 1945 was discovered. A4-225 continued in service with 38 Sqdn at Richmond and Amberley until retirement in 2009 and was placed in open storage at Oakey, QLD till acquired by the SAAM in 2016
Registration / Serial:A4-225
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou
C/n (msn):225
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A35-052
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II
C/n (msn):AU-52
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:77 Squadron
City / Area:Adelaide / Victoria Park Racecourse [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:26 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714060Submit Correction
View count: 86
I'm not keen on modern fighter aircraft but have to say the performance put on by this F-35, one of 72 ordered by Australia and operated from RAAF base Williamtown, was nothing short of spectacular and enough to give UK airshow validators an apoplectic fit! At the amazing Adelaide Valio 500 car race event.
Registration / Serial:A35-052
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II
C/n (msn):AU-52
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Adelaide / Victoria Park Racecourse [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:26 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A35-052
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II
C/n (msn):AU-52
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:77 Squadron
City / Area:Adelaide / Victoria Park Racecourse [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:26 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714060Submit Correction
View count: 86
I'm not keen on modern fighter aircraft but have to say the performance put on by this F-35, one of 72 ordered by Australia and operated from RAAF base Williamtown, was nothing short of spectacular and enough to give UK airshow validators an apoplectic fit! At the amazing Adelaide Valio 500 car race event.
Registration / Serial:A35-052
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II
C/n (msn):AU-52
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Adelaide / Victoria Park Racecourse [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:26 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A7-026
Aircraft Original Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-30
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-30
C/n (msn):CA30-26
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714055Submit Correction
View count: 35
One of many CAC-built MB-326 all-through jet trainers used by the RAAF, A7-026 was assigned to the CFS at East Sale in 1968 and later flew with the 'Roulettes' aerobatic team. It crashed in August 1985 at Saltash but like several of the type, it ended its service life as a ground instructional airframe with the RSTT at Wagga Wagga. Acquired by the SAAM in 2004. The Macchi's service life in Australia was cut short by structural fatigue and while some were re-winged in 1990, all remaining aircraft were withdrawn by 2001
Registration / Serial:A7-026
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-30
C/n (msn):CA30-26
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A7-026
Aircraft Original Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-30
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-30
C/n (msn):CA30-26
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714055Submit Correction
View count: 35
One of many CAC-built MB-326 all-through jet trainers used by the RAAF, A7-026 was assigned to the CFS at East Sale in 1968 and later flew with the 'Roulettes' aerobatic team. It crashed in August 1985 at Saltash but like several of the type, it ended its service life as a ground instructional airframe with the RSTT at Wagga Wagga. Acquired by the SAAM in 2004. The Macchi's service life in Australia was cut short by structural fatigue and while some were re-winged in 1990, all remaining aircraft were withdrawn by 2001
Registration / Serial:A7-026
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-30
C/n (msn):CA30-26
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A3-115
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage I
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage I/III
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIID
Licence-built by:GAF
C/n (msn):115  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:ARDU - Aircraft Research and Development Unit
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714049Submit Correction
View count: 48
A3-115 was part of an order for six extra two-seat Mirages, built by GAF in Australia. Delivered in 1973, it was flown by 2 OCU and 77 Sqdn then ARDU until withdrawal in 1986. After 1999 it was displayed inside the gate at RAAF Edinburgh, one of the bases used by ARDU. Moved to SAAM in 2018
Registration / Serial:A3-115
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIID
C/n (msn):115  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A3-115
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage I
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage I/III
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIID
Licence-built by:GAF
C/n (msn):115  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:ARDU - Aircraft Research and Development Unit
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714049Submit Correction
View count: 48
A3-115 was part of an order for six extra two-seat Mirages, built by GAF in Australia. Delivered in 1973, it was flown by 2 OCU and 77 Sqdn then ARDU until withdrawal in 1986. After 1999 it was displayed inside the gate at RAAF Edinburgh, one of the bases used by ARDU. Moved to SAAM in 2018
Registration / Serial:A3-115
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIID
C/n (msn):115  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:EF954
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 652 Anson
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 652 Anson
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):[ EF954 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714035Submit Correction
View count: 67
First taken on charge by the RAAF in 1942, this is a very long-term restoration project using parts from other Ansons, primarily AW965/VH-FIA
Registration / Serial:EF954
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):[ EF954 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:EF954
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 652 Anson
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 652 Anson
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):[ EF954 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714035Submit Correction
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First taken on charge by the RAAF in 1942, this is a very long-term restoration project using parts from other Ansons, primarily AW965/VH-FIA
Registration / Serial:EF954
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):[ EF954 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714034Submit Correction
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One of 68 PC-9s acquired by the RAAF, this is actually A23-032 painted to represent an ARDU aircraft. It originally flew with the CFS 'Roulettes' team and then moved on to FAC duties with various units in the toned-down grey livery.
Registration / Serial:"A23-045"
Aircraft Version:Pilatus PC-9A
C/n (msn):532
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:714034Submit Correction
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One of 68 PC-9s acquired by the RAAF, this is actually A23-032 painted to represent an ARDU aircraft. It originally flew with the CFS 'Roulettes' team and then moved on to FAC duties with various units in the toned-down grey livery.
Registration / Serial:"A23-045"
Aircraft Version:Pilatus PC-9A
C/n (msn):532
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A41-210
Alternate Serial:110210
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
C/n (msn):50240 / F239
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:36 Sqn
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 August 2024
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:713962Submit Correction
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Landing Rwy 12. It has now lost its 100th Anniversary markings after a repaint.
Registration / Serial:A41-210
Alternate Serial:110210
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
C/n (msn):50240 / F239
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 August 2024
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:A41-210
Alternate Serial:110210
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
C/n (msn):50240 / F239
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:36 Sqn
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 August 2024
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:713962Submit Correction
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Landing Rwy 12. It has now lost its 100th Anniversary markings after a repaint.
Registration / Serial:A41-210
Alternate Serial:110210
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
C/n (msn):50240 / F239
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 August 2024
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:A30-002
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-7/700 (BBJ)
Aircraft Version:Boeing E-7A Wedgetail
C/n (msn):33542 / 1232
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Darwin (YPDN / DRW)Map
Region / Country:Northern Territory, Australia
Event:Pitch Black 2024
Photo Date:15 July 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:710879Submit Correction
View count: 102
One of the greatest investments the Australian tax payer ever made was to develop the Wedgetail platform. Now in service with Turkey, and South Korea and soon to be deployed by the RAF, USAF and NATO.
Registration / Serial:A30-002
Aircraft Version:Boeing E-7A Wedgetail
C/n (msn):33542 / 1232
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Darwin (YPDN / DRW)Map
Region / Country:Northern Territory, Australia
Photo Date:15 July 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:A30-002
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-7/700 (BBJ)
Aircraft Version:Boeing E-7A Wedgetail
C/n (msn):33542 / 1232
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Darwin (YPDN / DRW)Map
Region / Country:Northern Territory, Australia
Event:Pitch Black 2024
Photo Date:15 July 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:710879Submit Correction
View count: 102
One of the greatest investments the Australian tax payer ever made was to develop the Wedgetail platform. Now in service with Turkey, and South Korea and soon to be deployed by the RAF, USAF and NATO.
Registration / Serial:A30-002
Aircraft Version:Boeing E-7A Wedgetail
C/n (msn):33542 / 1232
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Darwin (YPDN / DRW)Map
Region / Country:Northern Territory, Australia
Photo Date:15 July 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:A47-001
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-8/800 (BBJ2)
Aircraft Version:Boeing P-8A Poseidon
C/n (msn):62288 / 5823
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Darwin (YPDN / DRW)Map
Region / Country:Northern Territory, Australia
Event:Pitch Black 2024
Photo Date:16 July 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:710847Submit Correction
View count: 82
Another great asset to the ADF is the P-8A Poseidon.
Registration / Serial:A47-001
Aircraft Version:Boeing P-8A Poseidon
C/n (msn):62288 / 5823
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Darwin (YPDN / DRW)Map
Region / Country:Northern Territory, Australia
Photo Date:16 July 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:A47-001
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-8/800 (BBJ2)
Aircraft Version:Boeing P-8A Poseidon
C/n (msn):62288 / 5823
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Darwin (YPDN / DRW)Map
Region / Country:Northern Territory, Australia
Event:Pitch Black 2024
Photo Date:16 July 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Photo ID:710847Submit Correction
View count: 82
Another great asset to the ADF is the P-8A Poseidon.
Registration / Serial:A47-001
Aircraft Version:Boeing P-8A Poseidon
C/n (msn):62288 / 5823
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Darwin (YPDN / DRW)Map
Region / Country:Northern Territory, Australia
Photo Date:16 July 2024
Photo by:Dave SoderstromContact
Registration / Serial:A85-428
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-28
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710181Submit Correction
View count: 49
Delivered in 1959 and latterly used as a training aid at RSTT Wagga, moved to Fighter World in 2001 and painted in Forward Air Controller-style camo
Registration / Serial:A85-428
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-28
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A85-428
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-28
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710181Submit Correction
View count: 49
Delivered in 1959 and latterly used as a training aid at RSTT Wagga, moved to Fighter World in 2001 and painted in Forward Air Controller-style camo
Registration / Serial:A85-428
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-28
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A8-148
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111C Aardvark
C/n (msn):D1-24
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710159Submit Correction
View count: 101
First flown in 1969 and delivered to the RAAF in December 1973, operated by 1 and 6 Sqdns till retirement in 2010. Repainted in its SEA camouflage, it is one of 12 preserved examples that escaped burial near Brisbane where 23 F-111s remain entombed.
Registration / Serial:A8-148
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111C Aardvark
C/n (msn):D1-24
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A8-148
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111C Aardvark
C/n (msn):D1-24
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710159Submit Correction
View count: 101
First flown in 1969 and delivered to the RAAF in December 1973, operated by 1 and 6 Sqdns till retirement in 2010. Repainted in its SEA camouflage, it is one of 12 preserved examples that escaped burial near Brisbane where 23 F-111s remain entombed.
Registration / Serial:A8-148
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111C Aardvark
C/n (msn):D1-24
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A94-951
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-26/27 Sabre
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32
C/n (msn):CA27-51
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710157Submit Correction
View count: 64
Received at the end of 1956 and assigned to RAAF Butterworh in Malaysia in 1959, this Sabre served with 79 Sqn at Ubon, Thailand during the period 1962 to 1968. In 1963 it suffered a collision with A94-943 and was repaired in situ using the port wing of that aircraft. Formerly displayed on gate of RAAF Williamtown, it is now immaculately presented in the Fighter Town museum.
Registration / Serial:A94-951
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32
C/n (msn):CA27-51
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A94-951
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-26/27 Sabre
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32
C/n (msn):CA27-51
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710157Submit Correction
View count: 64
Received at the end of 1956 and assigned to RAAF Butterworh in Malaysia in 1959, this Sabre served with 79 Sqn at Ubon, Thailand during the period 1962 to 1968. In 1963 it suffered a collision with A94-943 and was repaired in situ using the port wing of that aircraft. Formerly displayed on gate of RAAF Williamtown, it is now immaculately presented in the Fighter Town museum.
Registration / Serial:A94-951
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32
C/n (msn):CA27-51
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A21-23
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):483/AF023
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710154Submit Correction
View count: 58
Delivered in 1988 and had the 75 Sqdn 60th anniversary colours added in 2002
Registration / Serial:A21-23
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):483/AF023
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A21-23
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):483/AF023
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710154Submit Correction
View count: 58
Delivered in 1988 and had the 75 Sqdn 60th anniversary colours added in 2002
Registration / Serial:A21-23
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):483/AF023
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A7-062
Aircraft Original Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-30
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-30
C/n (msn):CA30-62
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710152Submit Correction
View count: 62
Delivered 1969 and served with 2 OCU, 77 Sqdn and 76 Sqdn. Painted in a special scheme to commemorate the 50th anniversary of 76 Sqdn and the 25th year of RAAF Macchi operation in 1992. However as it emerged fatigue issues were noted and it was grounded, the paint scheme being repeated on another MB.326. As can be seen, the 25 year making was later updated to 34
Registration / Serial:A7-062
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-30
C/n (msn):CA30-62
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A7-062
Aircraft Original Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-30
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-30
C/n (msn):CA30-62
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710152Submit Correction
View count: 62
Delivered 1969 and served with 2 OCU, 77 Sqdn and 76 Sqdn. Painted in a special scheme to commemorate the 50th anniversary of 76 Sqdn and the 25th year of RAAF Macchi operation in 1992. However as it emerged fatigue issues were noted and it was grounded, the paint scheme being repeated on another MB.326. As can be seen, the 25 year making was later updated to 34
Registration / Serial:A7-062
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-30
C/n (msn):CA30-62
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A79-1
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire F30
C/n (msn):4001
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710148Submit Correction
View count: 40
The first jet aircraft to be built in Australia, taken on strength in September 1949. Used as an instructional airframe during the 1960s and then place on main gate at RAAF Williamtown.
Registration / Serial:A79-1
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire F30
C/n (msn):4001
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A79-1
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire F30
C/n (msn):4001
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710148Submit Correction
View count: 40
The first jet aircraft to be built in Australia, taken on strength in September 1949. Used as an instructional airframe during the 1960s and then place on main gate at RAAF Williamtown.
Registration / Serial:A79-1
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire F30
C/n (msn):4001
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A3-3
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage I
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage I/III
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A)
Licence-built by:GAF
C/n (msn):3  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710146Submit Correction
View count: 98
The first Mirage built in Australia, delivered in December 1963 and serving with ARDU then 76 and 77 Sqdns here at RAAF Williamtown till March 1983
Registration / Serial:A3-3
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A)
C/n (msn):3  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A3-3
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage I
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage I/III
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A)
Licence-built by:GAF
C/n (msn):3  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fighter World
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:710146Submit Correction
View count: 98
The first Mirage built in Australia, delivered in December 1963 and serving with ARDU then 76 and 77 Sqdns here at RAAF Williamtown till March 1983
Registration / Serial:A3-3
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A)
C/n (msn):3  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact