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Registration / Serial:VH-SYS
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):586
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:666048Submit Correction
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Originally built in 1962 for the Royal Federation of Malaya Air Force, later Royal Malaysian Air Force, with the serial FM1066. Given the civil registration 9M-ART in 1972 for ferrying to Australia and conversion to an agricultural aircraft. However, put in storage until registered VH-EVB on 7 January 1982. Restored in 1987 and used for joy flights for about a decade. Several changes of ownership and a long restoration later, it was re-registered VH-SYS(3) on 15 March 2017. Currently potentially airworthy but in outdoor storage at the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society.
Registration / Serial:VH-SYS
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):586
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SYS
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):586
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:666048Submit Correction
View count: 49
Originally built in 1962 for the Royal Federation of Malaya Air Force, later Royal Malaysian Air Force, with the serial FM1066. Given the civil registration 9M-ART in 1972 for ferrying to Australia and conversion to an agricultural aircraft. However, put in storage until registered VH-EVB on 7 January 1982. Restored in 1987 and used for joy flights for about a decade. Several changes of ownership and a long restoration later, it was re-registered VH-SYS(3) on 15 March 2017. Currently potentially airworthy but in outdoor storage at the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society.
Registration / Serial:VH-SYS
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):586
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-UCL
Aircraft Original Type:Let Z-37 Cmelak
Aircraft Generic Type:Let Z-37 Cmelak
Aircraft Version:Let Z-37A Cmelak
C/n (msn):16-18
Aircraft Name:Bumble Bee / Bill
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:666047Submit Correction
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This aircraft was registered VH-UCL(4) on 1 February 2016 and withdrawn from use just a few years later, on 19 August 2019. Currently a static display in the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society collection.
Registration / Serial:VH-UCL
Aircraft Version:Let Z-37A Cmelak
C/n (msn):16-18
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-UCL
Aircraft Original Type:Let Z-37 Cmelak
Aircraft Generic Type:Let Z-37 Cmelak
Aircraft Version:Let Z-37A Cmelak
C/n (msn):16-18
Aircraft Name:Bumble Bee / Bill
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:666047Submit Correction
View count: 36
This aircraft was registered VH-UCL(4) on 1 February 2016 and withdrawn from use just a few years later, on 19 August 2019. Currently a static display in the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society collection.
Registration / Serial:VH-UCL
Aircraft Version:Let Z-37A Cmelak
C/n (msn):16-18
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-REK
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 310 (U-3/L-27 Blue Canoe)
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 310 (U-3/L-27 Blue Canoe)
Aircraft Version:Cessna 310B
C/n (msn):35583
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:665856Submit Correction
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This 1957 Cessna 310 was registered new in Australia on 7 October 1957. Currently registered to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society.
Registration / Serial:VH-REK
Aircraft Version:Cessna 310B
C/n (msn):35583
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-REK
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 310 (U-3/L-27 Blue Canoe)
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 310 (U-3/L-27 Blue Canoe)
Aircraft Version:Cessna 310B
C/n (msn):35583
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:665856Submit Correction
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This 1957 Cessna 310 was registered new in Australia on 7 October 1957. Currently registered to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society.
Registration / Serial:VH-REK
Aircraft Version:Cessna 310B
C/n (msn):35583
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A84-502
Military Code:502
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra T4
C/n (msn):71469
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:665831Submit Correction
View count: 79
One of two UK-built trainer Canberras given RAAF serials, this aircraft was brought on RAAF charge on 3 May 1956. Served with 82 Wing and suffered two accidents, but repaired, then to CFS at East Sale. From 1963 various disposal options considered including sale to WRE Edinburgh and to the Indian Air Force, or use at ARL for fatigue testing. Ended up at RSTT Wagga Wagga as an instructional airframe. Bought by HARS Sept 1989 & restored for static display.
Registration / Serial:A84-502
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra T4
C/n (msn):71469
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A84-502
Military Code:502
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra T4
C/n (msn):71469
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:665831Submit Correction
View count: 79
One of two UK-built trainer Canberras given RAAF serials, this aircraft was brought on RAAF charge on 3 May 1956. Served with 82 Wing and suffered two accidents, but repaired, then to CFS at East Sale. From 1963 various disposal options considered including sale to WRE Edinburgh and to the Indian Air Force, or use at ARL for fatigue testing. Ended up at RSTT Wagga Wagga as an instructional airframe. Bought by HARS Sept 1989 & restored for static display.
Registration / Serial:A84-502
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra T4
C/n (msn):71469
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SBR
Alternate Serial:A94-352
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):CA27-92
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:665830Submit Correction
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Jeff Trappett's magnificent Sabre. The CAC Sabre was powered by a RR Avon with additional thrust and had significantly improved hitting power with two 30mm Aden cannon. Delivered to the RAAF on 28 Jan 1960. Allocated to the Indonesian TNI-AU as F-8606 but crashed at Denpasar, Bali, on delivery in Feb 1973. Retained by the RAAF until acquired by Jeff in 1982. First flight after long-term rebuild 21 Sep 2013.
Registration / Serial:VH-SBR
Alternate Serial:A94-352
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32
C/n (msn):CA27-92
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SBR
Alternate Serial:A94-352
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):CA27-92
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:665830Submit Correction
View count: 49
Jeff Trappett's magnificent Sabre. The CAC Sabre was powered by a RR Avon with additional thrust and had significantly improved hitting power with two 30mm Aden cannon. Delivered to the RAAF on 28 Jan 1960. Allocated to the Indonesian TNI-AU as F-8606 but crashed at Denpasar, Bali, on delivery in Feb 1973. Retained by the RAAF until acquired by Jeff in 1982. First flight after long-term rebuild 21 Sep 2013.
Registration / Serial:VH-SBR
Alternate Serial:A94-352
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32
C/n (msn):CA27-92
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TQN
Aircraft Original Type:Fokker F27 Friendship
Aircraft Generic Type:Fokker F27 Friendship/Troopship (C-31)
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-500F Friendship
C/n (msn):10680
Operator Titles:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:665828Submit Correction
View count: 81
This aircraft is not what it seems! It is an impostor, painted to resemble the original VH-TQN. This one was manufactured in 1985 and registered, in turn, PH-EXW (a trade plate), N244MA, PH-RFG, VT-NEH then ZK-POH. It was one of two Friendships acquired by the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society from New Zealand in 2017 and intended to be maintained in flying condition. Registered VH-TQN(3) on 18 January 2018.
Registration / Serial:VH-TQN
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-500F Friendship
C/n (msn):10680
Operator Titles:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-TQN
Aircraft Original Type:Fokker F27 Friendship
Aircraft Generic Type:Fokker F27 Friendship/Troopship (C-31)
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-500F Friendship
C/n (msn):10680
Operator Titles:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:665828Submit Correction
View count: 81
This aircraft is not what it seems! It is an impostor, painted to resemble the original VH-TQN. This one was manufactured in 1985 and registered, in turn, PH-EXW (a trade plate), N244MA, PH-RFG, VT-NEH then ZK-POH. It was one of two Friendships acquired by the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society from New Zealand in 2017 and intended to be maintained in flying condition. Registered VH-TQN(3) on 18 January 2018.
Registration / Serial:VH-TQN
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-500F Friendship
C/n (msn):10680
Operator Titles:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
City / Airport:Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:28 February 2024
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PUD
Alternate Serial:07711
Other Marks:450
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing N2S-3 Kaydet (B75N1)
C/n (msn):75-7315
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648565Submit Correction
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This aircraft was built for the US Navy as an N2S-3 Stearman, Bu 07711. After military service it became N5047V. In 1982 it came to Australia, becoming VH-AGR(4) on 7 April. It was re-registered VH-PUD on 29 December 1989.
Registration / Serial:VH-PUD
Alternate Serial:07711
Aircraft Version:Boeing N2S-3 Kaydet (B75N1)
C/n (msn):75-7315
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PUD
Alternate Serial:07711
Other Marks:450
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing N2S-3 Kaydet (B75N1)
C/n (msn):75-7315
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648565Submit Correction
View count: 27
This aircraft was built for the US Navy as an N2S-3 Stearman, Bu 07711. After military service it became N5047V. In 1982 it came to Australia, becoming VH-AGR(4) on 7 April. It was re-registered VH-PUD on 29 December 1989.
Registration / Serial:VH-PUD
Alternate Serial:07711
Aircraft Version:Boeing N2S-3 Kaydet (B75N1)
C/n (msn):75-7315
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BPC
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-30/39 Twin Comanche
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-30/39 Twin Comanche
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-30-160 Twin Comanche C
C/n (msn):30-1957
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648543Submit Correction
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This 1970 Twin Com was briefly N8801Y (probably a 'trade plate') before being exported to Australia. It was allocated the registration VH-CIN but this was not taken up and instead it was registered VH-BPC on 8 January 1971.
Registration / Serial:VH-BPC
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-30-160 Twin Comanche C
C/n (msn):30-1957
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BPC
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-30/39 Twin Comanche
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-30/39 Twin Comanche
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-30-160 Twin Comanche C
C/n (msn):30-1957
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648543Submit Correction
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This 1970 Twin Com was briefly N8801Y (probably a 'trade plate') before being exported to Australia. It was allocated the registration VH-CIN but this was not taken up and instead it was registered VH-BPC on 8 January 1971.
Registration / Serial:VH-BPC
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-30-160 Twin Comanche C
C/n (msn):30-1957
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648534Submit Correction
View count: 25
This 1968 Cessna 150 was orginally N5686G. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-RLW(3) on 13 August 1996 and re-registered VH-OLW a year later, on 10 July 1997.
Registration / Serial:VH-OLW
Aircraft Version:Cessna 150K
C/n (msn):15071186
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648534Submit Correction
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This 1968 Cessna 150 was orginally N5686G. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-RLW(3) on 13 August 1996 and re-registered VH-OLW a year later, on 10 July 1997.
Registration / Serial:VH-OLW
Aircraft Version:Cessna 150K
C/n (msn):15071186
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648521Submit Correction
View count: 39
This Cirrus was registered new in Australia on 16 May 2008.
Registration / Serial:VH-KJN
Aircraft Version:Cirrus SR-22 G3
C/n (msn):2982
Operator Titles:Blue Demon Aviation
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648521Submit Correction
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This Cirrus was registered new in Australia on 16 May 2008.
Registration / Serial:VH-KJN
Aircraft Version:Cirrus SR-22 G3
C/n (msn):2982
Operator Titles:Blue Demon Aviation
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PJE
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 180
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 180/Skywagon 180 (U-17)
Aircraft Version:Cessna 180
C/n (msn):31130
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648519Submit Correction
View count: 45
This 1954 Cessna 180 was originally N3632C. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-PJE on 29 September 1967.
Registration / Serial:VH-PJE
Aircraft Version:Cessna 180
C/n (msn):31130
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PJE
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 180
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 180/Skywagon 180 (U-17)
Aircraft Version:Cessna 180
C/n (msn):31130
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648519Submit Correction
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This 1954 Cessna 180 was originally N3632C. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-PJE on 29 September 1967.
Registration / Serial:VH-PJE
Aircraft Version:Cessna 180
C/n (msn):31130
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-FFM
Other Marks:352
Aircraft Original Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Generic Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802-0416
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648518Submit Correction
View count: 22
This Air Tractor was registered new in Australia as VH-FFM(4) on 7 October 2011. Confusingly, VH-FFM(3) was also a different AT-802! It's had three spells on the Canadian register for the northern summers as C-GYBX: 24 April to 9 November 2012; 26 April to 18 November 2013; and 28 April to 5 November 2014.
Registration / Serial:VH-FFM
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802-0416
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-FFM
Other Marks:352
Aircraft Original Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Generic Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802-0416
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648518Submit Correction
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This Air Tractor was registered new in Australia as VH-FFM(4) on 7 October 2011. Confusingly, VH-FFM(3) was also a different AT-802! It's had three spells on the Canadian register for the northern summers as C-GYBX: 24 April to 9 November 2012; 26 April to 18 November 2013; and 28 April to 5 November 2014.
Registration / Serial:VH-FFM
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802-0416
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PWS
Other Marks:41-07858
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing/Jones 75
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing/Jones 75
Aircraft Version:Boeing B75N1 Stearman
C/n (msn):75-7462
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648507Submit Correction
View count: 40
This Stearman was built for the US Navy as an N2S-3, BuAer 07858. Post-war it was civilianised as N5004V. Joe Baugher reports the fuselage was noted derelict in external storage at Brownfield, TX in July 1986. The US registration was cancelled on 31 December 1992 on export to Australia. Following restoration, it was registered VH-PWS(3) on 14 March 1995 as VH-PWS. It wears its USN Bu number as a fictitious USAAF serial, '41-07858'.
Registration / Serial:VH-PWS
Aircraft Version:Boeing B75N1 Stearman
C/n (msn):75-7462
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-PWS
Other Marks:41-07858
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing/Jones 75
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing/Jones 75
Aircraft Version:Boeing B75N1 Stearman
C/n (msn):75-7462
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:648507Submit Correction
View count: 40
This Stearman was built for the US Navy as an N2S-3, BuAer 07858. Post-war it was civilianised as N5004V. Joe Baugher reports the fuselage was noted derelict in external storage at Brownfield, TX in July 1986. The US registration was cancelled on 31 December 1992 on export to Australia. Following restoration, it was registered VH-PWS(3) on 14 March 1995 as VH-PWS. It wears its USN Bu number as a fictitious USAAF serial, '41-07858'.
Registration / Serial:VH-PWS
Aircraft Version:Boeing B75N1 Stearman
C/n (msn):75-7462
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-FFM
Other Marks:352
Aircraft Original Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Generic Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802-0416
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643839Submit Correction
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This Air Tractor was registered new in Australia as VH-FFM(4) on 7 October 2011. Confusingly, VH-FFM(3) was also a different AT-802! It's had three spells on the Canadian register for the northern summers as C-GYBX: 24 April to 9 November 2012; 26 April to 18 November 2013; and 28 April to 5 November 2014.
Registration / Serial:VH-FFM
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802-0416
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-FFM
Other Marks:352
Aircraft Original Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Generic Type:Air Tractor AT-802
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802-0416
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643839Submit Correction
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This Air Tractor was registered new in Australia as VH-FFM(4) on 7 October 2011. Confusingly, VH-FFM(3) was also a different AT-802! It's had three spells on the Canadian register for the northern summers as C-GYBX: 24 April to 9 November 2012; 26 April to 18 November 2013; and 28 April to 5 November 2014.
Registration / Serial:VH-FFM
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-802F (AT-802A)
C/n (msn):802-0416
Operator Titles:Field Air
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-UEN
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer
C/n (msn):22-6351
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643745Submit Correction
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This Tri-Pacer was registered new in Australia as VH-BWP on 5 November 1958. It was re-registered as VH-UEN(1) in 1963 (there wasn't an original-series VH-UEN). It was damaged in a storm and de-registered in February 1981, but rebuilt and restored to the Register in June 1993.
Registration / Serial:VH-UEN
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer
C/n (msn):22-6351
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-UEN
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer
C/n (msn):22-6351
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643745Submit Correction
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This Tri-Pacer was registered new in Australia as VH-BWP on 5 November 1958. It was re-registered as VH-UEN(1) in 1963 (there wasn't an original-series VH-UEN). It was damaged in a storm and de-registered in February 1981, but rebuilt and restored to the Register in June 1993.
Registration / Serial:VH-UEN
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer
C/n (msn):22-6351
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:20 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BBC
Other Marks:A17-710
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):DHA857
Operator Titles:Vintage Aviation
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643617Submit Correction
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This aircraft was ordered by the British Government for supply to EATS in South Africa or Southern Rhodesia but was not delivered and was retained for the RAAF as A17-710 due Japan's entry into the war. Sold to Royal Aero Club of NSW, Bankstown, 18.5.56 as VH-RSC. Re-registered VH-BBC by Narrabri Aero Club in August 1959.
Registration / Serial:VH-BBC
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA857
Operator Titles:Vintage Aviation
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BBC
Other Marks:A17-710
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):DHA857
Operator Titles:Vintage Aviation
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643617Submit Correction
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This aircraft was ordered by the British Government for supply to EATS in South Africa or Southern Rhodesia but was not delivered and was retained for the RAAF as A17-710 due Japan's entry into the war. Sold to Royal Aero Club of NSW, Bankstown, 18.5.56 as VH-RSC. Re-registered VH-BBC by Narrabri Aero Club in August 1959.
Registration / Serial:VH-BBC
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA857
Operator Titles:Vintage Aviation
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-GAV
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):DHA598
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643312Submit Correction
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It took some sleuthing to track down the real identity of this aircraft, which is not cn 559 as the Register shows. Built by DHA Mascot to an RAF order as DX537 but diverted to the RAAF as A17-423. Acquired rebuild cn T202 along the way. Civilianised as VH-AZH with the Royal Queensland Aero Club but crashed at Archerfield 20 Sep 58. Remains stored and later rebuilt as VH-UIE, 17 Aug 95. Re-reg VH-GAV(4) on 9 April 01.
Registration / Serial:VH-GAV
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA598
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-GAV
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):DHA598
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643312Submit Correction
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It took some sleuthing to track down the real identity of this aircraft, which is not cn 559 as the Register shows. Built by DHA Mascot to an RAF order as DX537 but diverted to the RAAF as A17-423. Acquired rebuild cn T202 along the way. Civilianised as VH-AZH with the Royal Queensland Aero Club but crashed at Archerfield 20 Sep 58. Remains stored and later rebuilt as VH-UIE, 17 Aug 95. Re-reg VH-GAV(4) on 9 April 01.
Registration / Serial:VH-GAV
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHA598
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-1/3/5/7/8/9 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Operator Titles:Paul Bennet Airshows
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643304Submit Correction
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This relatively early Wirraway had the real RAAF serial A20-81 and served with 5 SFTS. Retired in May 1957, it was sold for scrap. Rescued by Pearce Dunn and kept at his museum at Mildura 1975-80. Restored at Essendon 87/89 and Caboolture 92/95.
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Operator Titles:Paul Bennet Airshows
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-1/3/5/7/8/9 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Operator Titles:Paul Bennet Airshows
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643304Submit Correction
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This relatively early Wirraway had the real RAAF serial A20-81 and served with 5 SFTS. Retired in May 1957, it was sold for scrap. Rescued by Pearce Dunn and kept at his museum at Mildura 1975-80. Restored at Essendon 87/89 and Caboolture 92/95.
Registration / Serial:VH-WWY
Alternate Serial:A20-176
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway Mk II
C/n (msn):79
Operator Titles:Paul Bennet Airshows
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-CXV
Military Code:T5531
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):83250
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643269Submit Correction
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This Tiger was built by De Havilland Australia to an RAF order, but entered service with the RAAF under its RAF serial T5531. Post-war, it became VH-ATD on 1 June 1946. It was re-registered as VH-RNL on 5 April 1955, then VH-CXV on 11 September 1961. It seems to have had a re-bag since last photographed for the database.
Registration / Serial:VH-CXV
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):83250
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-CXV
Military Code:T5531
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):83250
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643269Submit Correction
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This Tiger was built by De Havilland Australia to an RAF order, but entered service with the RAAF under its RAF serial T5531. Post-war, it became VH-ATD on 1 June 1946. It was re-registered as VH-RNL on 5 April 1955, then VH-CXV on 11 September 1961. It seems to have had a re-bag since last photographed for the database.
Registration / Serial:VH-CXV
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):83250
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BIU
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-181 Archer II
C/n (msn):28-7990537
Operator Titles:BFC - Bendigo Flying Club
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643105Submit Correction
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This 1979-model Archer was first registered in Australia as VH-BIU(2) on 30 April the following year.
Registration / Serial:VH-BIU
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-181 Archer II
C/n (msn):28-7990537
Operator Titles:BFC - Bendigo Flying Club
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BIU
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-181 Archer II
C/n (msn):28-7990537
Operator Titles:BFC - Bendigo Flying Club
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:643105Submit Correction
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This 1979-model Archer was first registered in Australia as VH-BIU(2) on 30 April the following year.
Registration / Serial:VH-BIU
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-181 Archer II
C/n (msn):28-7990537
Operator Titles:BFC - Bendigo Flying Club
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil VabreContact