3352 results found
Registration / Serial:A24-88
Military Code:RK-A
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
C/n (msn):1714
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434938Submit Correction
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Served with 42 Squadron RAAF as 'Black Cat' RK-A and took part in a secret, long-range mission to drop mines in Manila harbour in December 1944. Sold and stripped for spares post-war but later converted to a houseboat on the Murray River.
Registration / Serial:A24-88
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
C/n (msn):1714
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A24-88
Military Code:RK-A
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
C/n (msn):1714
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Moorabbin Air Museum
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434938Submit Correction
View count: 3201
Served with 42 Squadron RAAF as 'Black Cat' RK-A and took part in a secret, long-range mission to drop mines in Manila harbour in December 1944. Sold and stripped for spares post-war but later converted to a houseboat on the Murray River.
Registration / Serial:A24-88
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
C/n (msn):1714
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 December 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:615
Aircraft Original Type:Aviamilano F.250
Aircraft Generic Type:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260MP
C/n (msn):15-15
Operator Titles:Philippines - Air Force
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434937Submit Correction
View count: 156
Manufactured in 1974. Seen in Darwin in August 2000. Now awaiting restoration at Coldstream.
Registration / Serial:615
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260MP
C/n (msn):15-15
Operator Titles:Philippines - Air Force
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:615
Aircraft Original Type:Aviamilano F.250
Aircraft Generic Type:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260MP
C/n (msn):15-15
Operator Titles:Philippines - Air Force
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434937Submit Correction
View count: 156
Manufactured in 1974. Seen in Darwin in August 2000. Now awaiting restoration at Coldstream.
Registration / Serial:615
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260MP
C/n (msn):15-15
Operator Titles:Philippines - Air Force
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-UYS
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-108 Colt
C/n (msn):22-8004
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434856Submit Correction
View count: 140
My good friend Mike Welsh took me for a flight around Melbourne in his lovely old Colt. This aircraft was originally N4504Z. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-HOM on 21 September 1988. After being withdrawn in 1994 for restoration, it was re-registered as VH-UYS(2) on 11 February 2004.
Registration / Serial:VH-UYS
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-108 Colt
C/n (msn):22-8004
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-UYS
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-108 Colt
C/n (msn):22-8004
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434856Submit Correction
View count: 140
My good friend Mike Welsh took me for a flight around Melbourne in his lovely old Colt. This aircraft was originally N4504Z. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-HOM on 21 September 1988. After being withdrawn in 1994 for restoration, it was re-registered as VH-UYS(2) on 11 February 2004.
Registration / Serial:VH-UYS
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-108 Colt
C/n (msn):22-8004
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-UYS
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-108 Colt
C/n (msn):22-8004
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434648Submit Correction
View count: 124
This lovely old Colt was originally N4504Z. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-HOM on 21 September 1988. After being withdrawn in 1994 for restoration, it was re-registered as VH-UYS(2) on 11 February 2004.
Registration / Serial:VH-UYS
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-108 Colt
C/n (msn):22-8004
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-UYS
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-108 Colt
C/n (msn):22-8004
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434648Submit Correction
View count: 124
This lovely old Colt was originally N4504Z. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-HOM on 21 September 1988. After being withdrawn in 1994 for restoration, it was re-registered as VH-UYS(2) on 11 February 2004.
Registration / Serial:VH-UYS
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-108 Colt
C/n (msn):22-8004
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-DWB
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec (UO/U-11)
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-3569
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434641Submit Correction
View count: 109
This Aztec was registered new in Australia as VH-RAR(2) on 30 October 1967. It was withdrawn from use during 1979-80. On 21 April 1997 it was re-registered VH-DWB(2) but this was cancelled in July 2006.
Registration / Serial:VH-DWB
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-3569
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-DWB
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec (UO/U-11)
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-3569
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434641Submit Correction
View count: 109
This Aztec was registered new in Australia as VH-RAR(2) on 30 October 1967. It was withdrawn from use during 1979-80. On 21 April 1997 it was re-registered VH-DWB(2) but this was cancelled in July 2006.
Registration / Serial:VH-DWB
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-3569
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-DWB
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec (UO/U-11)
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-3569
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434632Submit Correction
View count: 106
This Aztec was registered new in Australia as VH-RAR(2) on 30 October 1967. It was withdrawn from use during 1979-80. On 21 April 1997 it was re-registered VH-DWB(2) but this was cancelled in July 2006.
Registration / Serial:VH-DWB
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-3569
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-DWB
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec (UO/U-11)
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-3569
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434632Submit Correction
View count: 106
This Aztec was registered new in Australia as VH-RAR(2) on 30 October 1967. It was withdrawn from use during 1979-80. On 21 April 1997 it was re-registered VH-DWB(2) but this was cancelled in July 2006.
Registration / Serial:VH-DWB
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C
C/n (msn):27-3569
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KSZ
Aircraft Original Type:Auster J-5/8
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J-5/8 Adventurer/Aiglet Trainer/Alpine/Autocar
Aircraft Version:Auster J-5 Adventurer
C/n (msn):2890
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434358Submit Correction
View count: 86
This long-term Coldstream resident was registered new in Australia on 28 July 1950. It was off the Register between 1979 and 1991 for restoration.
Registration / Serial:VH-KSZ
Aircraft Version:Auster J-5 Adventurer
C/n (msn):2890
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KSZ
Aircraft Original Type:Auster J-5/8
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J-5/8 Adventurer/Aiglet Trainer/Alpine/Autocar
Aircraft Version:Auster J-5 Adventurer
C/n (msn):2890
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434358Submit Correction
View count: 86
This long-term Coldstream resident was registered new in Australia on 28 July 1950. It was off the Register between 1979 and 1991 for restoration.
Registration / Serial:VH-KSZ
Aircraft Version:Auster J-5 Adventurer
C/n (msn):2890
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-OLZ
Aircraft Original Type:Auster J-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J-1 Autocrat/Alpha/Aiglet/Workmaster
Aircraft Version:Auster J-1N/1C Alpha
C/n (msn):2161
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434357Submit Correction
View count: 93
Unlike most Australian Austers, this one is a relatively recent import. It was originally G-AIBZ and re-registered in Australia on 16 January 1991.
Registration / Serial:VH-OLZ
Aircraft Version:Auster J-1N/1C Alpha
C/n (msn):2161
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-OLZ
Aircraft Original Type:Auster J-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J-1 Autocrat/Alpha/Aiglet/Workmaster
Aircraft Version:Auster J-1N/1C Alpha
C/n (msn):2161
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434357Submit Correction
View count: 93
Unlike most Australian Austers, this one is a relatively recent import. It was originally G-AIBZ and re-registered in Australia on 16 January 1991.
Registration / Serial:VH-OLZ
Aircraft Version:Auster J-1N/1C Alpha
C/n (msn):2161
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KXV
Aircraft Original Type:Airplane Factory Sling 4
Aircraft Generic Type:Airplane Factory Sling 4
Aircraft Version:Airplane Factory Sling 4
C/n (msn):068K
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434098Submit Correction
View count: 70
Registered new as VH-KXV(2) on 26 November 2015.
Registration / Serial:VH-KXV
Aircraft Version:Airplane Factory Sling 4
C/n (msn):068K
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KXV
Aircraft Original Type:Airplane Factory Sling 4
Aircraft Generic Type:Airplane Factory Sling 4
Aircraft Version:Airplane Factory Sling 4
C/n (msn):068K
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434098Submit Correction
View count: 70
Registered new as VH-KXV(2) on 26 November 2015.
Registration / Serial:VH-KXV
Aircraft Version:Airplane Factory Sling 4
C/n (msn):068K
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-QOQ
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser
C/n (msn):28-7425206
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434097Submit Correction
View count: 189
This rather sad looking 1974 Cherokee Cruiser was originally N9507N (probably a trade plate), then ZK-DIZ, later ZK-MIU. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-QOQ on 31 October 2008. At some point it's had a RAM engine upgrade to 160hp per the text on the cowling.
Registration / Serial:VH-QOQ
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser
C/n (msn):28-7425206
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-QOQ
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser
C/n (msn):28-7425206
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:434097Submit Correction
View count: 189
This rather sad looking 1974 Cherokee Cruiser was originally N9507N (probably a trade plate), then ZK-DIZ, later ZK-MIU. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-QOQ on 31 October 2008. At some point it's had a RAM engine upgrade to 160hp per the text on the cowling.
Registration / Serial:VH-QOQ
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser
C/n (msn):28-7425206
City / Airport:Coldstream (YCEM)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:1 February 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:N214LJ
Fleet number:335
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 214
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 214B BigLifter
Aircraft Version:Bell 214B-1 Biglifter
C/n (msn):28040
Operator Titles:McDermott Aviation / Heli-Lift Australia
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:433859Submit Correction
View count: 486
This was the Bendigo fire-fighting standby helicopter for the 2020-21 summer season, callsign Helitak 335. Beginning in 1979, it's been around and had quite a few identities: JA9227, N2673Q, LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT and most recently N214LJ.
Registration / Serial:N214LJ
Aircraft Version:Bell 214B-1 Biglifter
C/n (msn):28040
Operator Titles:McDermott Aviation / Heli-Lift Australia
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:N214LJ
Fleet number:335
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 214
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 214B BigLifter
Aircraft Version:Bell 214B-1 Biglifter
C/n (msn):28040
Operator Titles:McDermott Aviation / Heli-Lift Australia
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:433859Submit Correction
View count: 486
This was the Bendigo fire-fighting standby helicopter for the 2020-21 summer season, callsign Helitak 335. Beginning in 1979, it's been around and had quite a few identities: JA9227, N2673Q, LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT and most recently N214LJ.
Registration / Serial:N214LJ
Aircraft Version:Bell 214B-1 Biglifter
C/n (msn):28040
Operator Titles:McDermott Aviation / Heli-Lift Australia
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SHU
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172N Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17267694
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:433848Submit Correction
View count: 95
Originally N1939C. Re-registered in Australia on 11 February 1977.
Registration / Serial:VH-SHU
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172N Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17267694
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SHU
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172N Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17267694
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:433848Submit Correction
View count: 95
Originally N1939C. Re-registered in Australia on 11 February 1977.
Registration / Serial:VH-SHU
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172N Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17267694
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:24-4852
Aircraft Original Type:Tecnam P-92 Echo/Eaglet
Aircraft Generic Type:Tecnam P-92 Echo/Eaglet
Aircraft Version:Tecnam P-92-2000S Echo Super
C/n (msn):1010
Operator Titles:BFC - Bendigo Flying Club
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:433847Submit Correction
View count: 87
Registered new on 16 March 2007.
Registration / Serial:24-4852
Aircraft Version:Tecnam P-92-2000S Echo Super
C/n (msn):1010
Operator Titles:BFC - Bendigo Flying Club
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:24-4852
Aircraft Original Type:Tecnam P-92 Echo/Eaglet
Aircraft Generic Type:Tecnam P-92 Echo/Eaglet
Aircraft Version:Tecnam P-92-2000S Echo Super
C/n (msn):1010
Operator Titles:BFC - Bendigo Flying Club
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:433847Submit Correction
View count: 87
Registered new on 16 March 2007.
Registration / Serial:24-4852
Aircraft Version:Tecnam P-92-2000S Echo Super
C/n (msn):1010
Operator Titles:BFC - Bendigo Flying Club
City / Airport:Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 January 2021
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MFT
Alternate Serial:A68-769
Military Code:FA
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51)
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1435
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Snifter/Mabel
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2019
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432589Submit Correction
View count: 170
Every pilot's dream!
Registration / Serial:VH-MFT
Alternate Serial:A68-769
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1435
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MFT
Alternate Serial:A68-769
Military Code:FA
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51)
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1435
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Snifter/Mabel
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2019
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432589Submit Correction
View count: 170
Every pilot's dream!
Registration / Serial:VH-MFT
Alternate Serial:A68-769
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1435
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TAA
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair VC-131D
C/n (msn):228
Display Paint:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
Aircraft Name:John Forrest
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2019
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432588Submit Correction
View count: 107
Detail image of the nose markings of this Convair restored to represent a Trans-Australia Airlines scheme from the 1950s.
Registration / Serial:VH-TAA
Aircraft Version:Convair VC-131D
C/n (msn):228
Display Paint:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TAA
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair VC-131D
C/n (msn):228
Display Paint:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
Aircraft Name:John Forrest
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2019
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432588Submit Correction
View count: 107
Detail image of the nose markings of this Convair restored to represent a Trans-Australia Airlines scheme from the 1950s.
Registration / Serial:VH-TAA
Aircraft Version:Convair VC-131D
C/n (msn):228
Display Paint:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2019
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432580Submit Correction
View count: 98
Boarding for Melbourne/Essendon... This aircraft originally carried the SAAB 'trade plate' SE-C66 but went to Canada as C-FTJV. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-VEO on 17 October 2012. Now re-branded as Link Airways.
Registration / Serial:VH-VEO
Aircraft Version:Saab 340B
C/n (msn):340B-366
Operator Titles:Corporate Air
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2019
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432580Submit Correction
View count: 98
Boarding for Melbourne/Essendon... This aircraft originally carried the SAAB 'trade plate' SE-C66 but went to Canada as C-FTJV. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-VEO on 17 October 2012. Now re-branded as Link Airways.
Registration / Serial:VH-VEO
Aircraft Version:Saab 340B
C/n (msn):340B-366
Operator Titles:Corporate Air
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A79-665
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. 115 Vampire T35
C/n (msn):DHA4187
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:Telstars
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2019
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432579Submit Correction
View count: 119
HARS has done a great job restoring this Vampire to static display status.
Registration / Serial:A79-665
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T35
C/n (msn):DHA4187
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A79-665
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. 115 Vampire T35
C/n (msn):DHA4187
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:Telstars
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2019
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432579Submit Correction
View count: 119
HARS has done a great job restoring this Vampire to static display status.
Registration / Serial:A79-665
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T35
C/n (msn):DHA4187
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PBZ
Alternate Serial:A24-362
Military Code:OX-V
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
C/n (msn):2043
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432576Submit Correction
View count: 118
Detail view of the nose turret re-fitted to bring the HARS Catalina back to her operational configuration.
Registration / Serial:VH-PBZ
Alternate Serial:A24-362
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
C/n (msn):2043
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PBZ
Alternate Serial:A24-362
Military Code:OX-V
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
C/n (msn):2043
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432576Submit Correction
View count: 118
Detail view of the nose turret re-fitted to bring the HARS Catalina back to her operational configuration.
Registration / Serial:VH-PBZ
Alternate Serial:A24-362
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
C/n (msn):2043
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A20-627
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 707
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 707-300
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-338C
C/n (msn):19627 / 707
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Windsor Town
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432566Submit Correction
View count: 175
This aircraft was delivered to Qantas as VH-EAG City of Hobart. It was sold to the RAAF in 1979 and scrapped at RAAF Richmond in 2009. The cockpit and forward fuselage was salvaged and is on external display at HARS, Albion Park.
Registration / Serial:A20-627
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-338C
C/n (msn):19627 / 707
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A20-627
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 707
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 707-300
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-338C
C/n (msn):19627 / 707
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Windsor Town
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432566Submit Correction
View count: 175
This aircraft was delivered to Qantas as VH-EAG City of Hobart. It was sold to the RAAF in 1979 and scrapped at RAAF Richmond in 2009. The cockpit and forward fuselage was salvaged and is on external display at HARS, Albion Park.
Registration / Serial:A20-627
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-338C
C/n (msn):19627 / 707
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A54-023
Aircraft Original Type:Pilatus PC-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Pilatus PC-21
Aircraft Version:Pilatus PC-21
C/n (msn):256
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:Roulettes / CFS
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2019
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432552Submit Correction
View count: 144
This aircraft was delivered in 2018 in the awful new Roulettes scheme and appeared as a solo at WOI the following year.
Registration / Serial:A54-023
Aircraft Version:Pilatus PC-21
C/n (msn):256
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A54-023
Aircraft Original Type:Pilatus PC-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Pilatus PC-21
Aircraft Version:Pilatus PC-21
C/n (msn):256
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:Roulettes / CFS
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2019
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:432552Submit Correction
View count: 144
This aircraft was delivered in 2018 in the awful new Roulettes scheme and appeared as a solo at WOI the following year.
Registration / Serial:A54-023
Aircraft Version:Pilatus PC-21
C/n (msn):256
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2019
Photo by:Phil VabreContact