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| Registration / Serial: | VH-EBQ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | 5003 |
| Operator Titles: | Qantas Empire Airways - QEA |
| City / Airport: | Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 1951 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 251936Submit Correction |
| View count: | 237 |
While operating a scheduled airline service from Wau to Bulolo and Lae, VH-EBQ crashed in Huon Gulf, 4 miles south of Lae Aerodrome while attempting to land at Lae in low cloud and rain. Originally thought to be due to VFR flight into bad weather, the centre propeller (seen here) was subsequently found to have shed a blade in flight and torn the engine out of its mounts, causing the pilot to lose control.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EBQ |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | 5003 |
| Operator Titles: | Qantas Empire Airways - QEA |
| City / Airport: | Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map | Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 1951 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EBQ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | 5003 |
| Operator Titles: | Qantas Empire Airways - QEA |
| City / Airport: | Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 1951 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 251936Submit Correction |
| View count: | 237 |
While operating a scheduled airline service from Wau to Bulolo and Lae, VH-EBQ crashed in Huon Gulf, 4 miles south of Lae Aerodrome while attempting to land at Lae in low cloud and rain. Originally thought to be due to VFR flight into bad weather, the centre propeller (seen here) was subsequently found to have shed a blade in flight and torn the engine out of its mounts, causing the pilot to lose control.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EBQ |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | 5003 |
| Operator Titles: | Qantas Empire Airways - QEA |
| City / Airport: | Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map | Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 1951 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EBQ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | 5003 |
| Operator Titles: | Qantas Empire Airways - QEA |
| City / Airport: | Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 1951 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 251935Submit Correction |
| View count: | 441 |
While operating a scheduled airline service from Wau to Bulolo and Lae, VH-EBQ crashed in Huon Gulf, 4 miles south of Lae Aerodrome while attempting to land at Lae in low cloud and rain. Originally thought to be due to VFR flight into bad weather, the centre propeller was subsequently found to have shed a blade in flight and torn the engine out of its mounts, causing the pilot to lose control.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EBQ |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | 5003 |
| Operator Titles: | Qantas Empire Airways - QEA |
| City / Airport: | Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map | Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 1951 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EBQ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | 5003 |
| Operator Titles: | Qantas Empire Airways - QEA |
| City / Airport: | Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 1951 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 251935Submit Correction |
| View count: | 441 |
While operating a scheduled airline service from Wau to Bulolo and Lae, VH-EBQ crashed in Huon Gulf, 4 miles south of Lae Aerodrome while attempting to land at Lae in low cloud and rain. Originally thought to be due to VFR flight into bad weather, the centre propeller was subsequently found to have shed a blade in flight and torn the engine out of its mounts, causing the pilot to lose control.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EBQ |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | 5003 |
| Operator Titles: | Qantas Empire Airways - QEA |
| City / Airport: | Lae (AYLA / LAE) (closed)Map | Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 1951 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-USY |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-2 (C-39/42/R2D) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-2-185 |
| C/n (msn): | 1580 |
| Operator Titles: | Australian National Airways - ANA |
| Aircraft Name: | Bungana |
| City / Airport: | Forrest (YFRT / FOS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Western Australia, Australia |
| Photo Date: | January 1942 to July 1942 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249444Submit Correction |
| View count: | 362 |
This was the first of the new generation of modern, all-metal, American airliners in Australia. It was registered new to Holyman's Airways on 5 May 1936. Holyman's later became ANA. The aircraft was struck off and broken up at Essendon on 19 December 1947. This photo is probably after repairs following an accident at Forrest on 2 February 1942. The port undercarriage hit a boulder and collapsed, and the strut went through the wing. The propeller was also damaged. (CAHS/Ivan Hodder collection)
| Registration / Serial: | VH-USY |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-2-185 |
| C/n (msn): | 1580 |
| Operator Titles: | Australian National Airways - ANA |
| City / Airport: | Forrest (YFRT / FOS)Map | Region / Country: | Western Australia, Australia |
| Photo Date: | January 1942 to July 1942 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-USY |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-2 (C-39/42/R2D) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-2-185 |
| C/n (msn): | 1580 |
| Operator Titles: | Australian National Airways - ANA |
| Aircraft Name: | Bungana |
| City / Airport: | Forrest (YFRT / FOS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Western Australia, Australia |
| Photo Date: | January 1942 to July 1942 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249444Submit Correction |
| View count: | 362 |
This was the first of the new generation of modern, all-metal, American airliners in Australia. It was registered new to Holyman's Airways on 5 May 1936. Holyman's later became ANA. The aircraft was struck off and broken up at Essendon on 19 December 1947. This photo is probably after repairs following an accident at Forrest on 2 February 1942. The port undercarriage hit a boulder and collapsed, and the strut went through the wing. The propeller was also damaged. (CAHS/Ivan Hodder collection)
| Registration / Serial: | VH-USY |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-2-185 |
| C/n (msn): | 1580 |
| Operator Titles: | Australian National Airways - ANA |
| City / Airport: | Forrest (YFRT / FOS)Map | Region / Country: | Western Australia, Australia |
| Photo Date: | January 1942 to July 1942 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EKD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Saab-Fairchild SF-340 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Saab 340 |
| Aircraft Version: | Saab 340A |
| C/n (msn): | 340A-155 |
| Operator Titles: | Kendell Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 1989 to 31 December 1995 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249408Submit Correction |
| View count: | 171 |
Built in 1989 and registered new in Australia on 9 August that year, VH-EKD was one of a number of then very modern SAAB 340s purchased by Kendell Airlines. It's still going strong 31 years later, now as a freighter.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EKD |
| Aircraft Version: | Saab 340A |
| C/n (msn): | 340A-155 |
| Operator Titles: | Kendell Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 1989 to 31 December 1995 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EKD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Saab-Fairchild SF-340 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Saab 340 |
| Aircraft Version: | Saab 340A |
| C/n (msn): | 340A-155 |
| Operator Titles: | Kendell Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 1989 to 31 December 1995 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249408Submit Correction |
| View count: | 171 |
Built in 1989 and registered new in Australia on 9 August that year, VH-EKD was one of a number of then very modern SAAB 340s purchased by Kendell Airlines. It's still going strong 31 years later, now as a freighter.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EKD |
| Aircraft Version: | Saab 340A |
| C/n (msn): | 340A-155 |
| Operator Titles: | Kendell Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 1989 to 31 December 1995 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| City / Airport: | Forrest (YFRT / FOS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Western Australia, Australia |
| Photo Date: | April 1973 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249385 |
| View count: | 252 |
Forrest was - and is - a vital refuelling stop in the middle of the remote Nullarbor Plain between Adelaide and Perth. This view looks almost due east. (CAHS/Terry Martin collection)
| City / Airport: | Forrest (YFRT / FOS) |
| Photo Date: | April 1973 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| City / Airport: | Forrest (YFRT / FOS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Western Australia, Australia |
| Photo Date: | April 1973 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249385 |
| View count: | 252 |
Forrest was - and is - a vital refuelling stop in the middle of the remote Nullarbor Plain between Adelaide and Perth. This view looks almost due east. (CAHS/Terry Martin collection)
| City / Airport: | Forrest (YFRT / FOS) |
| Photo Date: | April 1973 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-HFA |
| Military Code: | K-253 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Fury FB10 |
| C/n (msn): | 37703 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Darwin (YPDN / DRW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Northern Territory, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 26 January 1982 to 18 July 1984 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249348Submit Correction |
| View count: | 397 |
This was one of several Hawker Furies obtained by Guido Zuccoli from the Iraq Air Force and restored by him in Darwin. The aircraft was operated in Australia until 1988 when it was sold to the USA. It currently resides in Santa Teresa, un-flown since 1989.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-HFA |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Fury FB10 |
| C/n (msn): | 37703 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Darwin (YPDN / DRW)Map | Region / Country: | Northern Territory, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 26 January 1982 to 18 July 1984 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-HFA |
| Military Code: | K-253 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Fury FB10 |
| C/n (msn): | 37703 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Darwin (YPDN / DRW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Northern Territory, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 26 January 1982 to 18 July 1984 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249348Submit Correction |
| View count: | 397 |
This was one of several Hawker Furies obtained by Guido Zuccoli from the Iraq Air Force and restored by him in Darwin. The aircraft was operated in Australia until 1988 when it was sold to the USA. It currently resides in Santa Teresa, un-flown since 1989.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-HFA |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Fury FB10 |
| C/n (msn): | 37703 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Darwin (YPDN / DRW)Map | Region / Country: | Northern Territory, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 26 January 1982 to 18 July 1984 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ATG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fokker F28 Fellowship |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fokker F28 Fellowship |
| Aircraft Version: | Fokker F28-1000 Fellowship |
| C/n (msn): | 11084 |
| Operator Titles: | Airservices Australia |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 February 1977 to 26 March 1998 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249337Submit Correction |
| View count: | 791 |
The Australian civil aviation department's three F.28s were used for airways survey work, mainly navaid calibration. Note the additional flight survey instruments to the right of the Captain's main flight instruments.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ATG |
| Aircraft Version: | Fokker F28-1000 Fellowship |
| C/n (msn): | 11084 |
| Operator Titles: | Airservices Australia |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 February 1977 to 26 March 1998 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ATG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fokker F28 Fellowship |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fokker F28 Fellowship |
| Aircraft Version: | Fokker F28-1000 Fellowship |
| C/n (msn): | 11084 |
| Operator Titles: | Airservices Australia |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 February 1977 to 26 March 1998 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249337Submit Correction |
| View count: | 791 |
The Australian civil aviation department's three F.28s were used for airways survey work, mainly navaid calibration. Note the additional flight survey instruments to the right of the Captain's main flight instruments.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ATG |
| Aircraft Version: | Fokker F28-1000 Fellowship |
| C/n (msn): | 11084 |
| Operator Titles: | Airservices Australia |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 February 1977 to 26 March 1998 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| City / Airport: | Cairns - International (YBCS / CNS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1994 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249198 |
| View count: | 100 |
Aerial view of the then fairly new international and domestic terminals on the eastern side of the airport, along with the new Control Tower.
| City / Airport: | Cairns - International (YBCS / CNS) |
| Photo Date: | 1994 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| City / Airport: | Cairns - International (YBCS / CNS)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1994 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249198 |
| View count: | 100 |
Aerial view of the then fairly new international and domestic terminals on the eastern side of the airport, along with the new Control Tower.
| City / Airport: | Cairns - International (YBCS / CNS) |
| Photo Date: | 1994 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ATE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fokker F28 Fellowship |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fokker F28 Fellowship |
| Aircraft Version: | Fokker F28-1000 Fellowship |
| C/n (msn): | 11082 |
| Operator Titles: | Department of Aviation |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 7 May 1982 to 24 July 1987 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249092Submit Correction |
| View count: | 234 |
This was one of three F.28s operated by the Australian civil aviation department for airways survey (largely navaid calibration) work. This photo was taken to show off the new Department of Aviation's colour scheme after it came into being on 7 May 1982.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ATE |
| Aircraft Version: | Fokker F28-1000 Fellowship |
| C/n (msn): | 11082 |
| Operator Titles: | Department of Aviation |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 7 May 1982 to 24 July 1987 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ATE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fokker F28 Fellowship |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fokker F28 Fellowship |
| Aircraft Version: | Fokker F28-1000 Fellowship |
| C/n (msn): | 11082 |
| Operator Titles: | Department of Aviation |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 7 May 1982 to 24 July 1987 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249092Submit Correction |
| View count: | 234 |
This was one of three F.28s operated by the Australian civil aviation department for airways survey (largely navaid calibration) work. This photo was taken to show off the new Department of Aviation's colour scheme after it came into being on 7 May 1982.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ATE |
| Aircraft Version: | Fokker F28-1000 Fellowship |
| C/n (msn): | 11082 |
| Operator Titles: | Department of Aviation |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 7 May 1982 to 24 July 1987 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ANK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3C-S1C3G |
| C/n (msn): | 9999 |
| Operator Titles: | Australian National Airways - ANA |
| Aircraft Name: | Lutana |
| City / Area: | Crawney Mountain [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 2 September 1948 to 30 September 1948 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249072Submit Correction |
| View count: | 278 |
The Lutana crashed near Nundle, NSW on 2 September 1948 due to a gross navigational error. The rear fuselage and tail came to rest down a steep slope. The aircraft was built as a C-47A-45-DL, serial 42-24137. Sold to ANA in 1947.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ANK |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3C-S1C3G |
| C/n (msn): | 9999 |
| Operator Titles: | Australian National Airways - ANA |
| City / Area: | Crawney Mountain [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 2 September 1948 to 30 September 1948 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ANK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3C-S1C3G |
| C/n (msn): | 9999 |
| Operator Titles: | Australian National Airways - ANA |
| Aircraft Name: | Lutana |
| City / Area: | Crawney Mountain [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 2 September 1948 to 30 September 1948 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 249072Submit Correction |
| View count: | 278 |
The Lutana crashed near Nundle, NSW on 2 September 1948 due to a gross navigational error. The rear fuselage and tail came to rest down a steep slope. The aircraft was built as a C-47A-45-DL, serial 42-24137. Sold to ANA in 1947.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ANK |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3C-S1C3G |
| C/n (msn): | 9999 |
| Operator Titles: | Australian National Airways - ANA |
| City / Area: | Crawney Mountain [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 2 September 1948 to 30 September 1948 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TVE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 720 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 48 |
| Operator Titles: | Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA |
| Aircraft Name: | Charles Sturt |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 12 January 1955 to 2 April 1968 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 246261Submit Correction |
| View count: | 266 |
TAA's Viscount 'Charles Sturt' was delivered to the airline's base at Melbourne/Essendon on 12 January 1955. It was leased to Ansett-ANA between 1960 and 1966 as part of a fleet-balancing arrangement. Retired and placed into storage at Essendon on 2 April 1968 and scrapped the following year.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TVE |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 720 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 48 |
| Operator Titles: | Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 12 January 1955 to 2 April 1968 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TVE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 720 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 48 |
| Operator Titles: | Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA |
| Aircraft Name: | Charles Sturt |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 12 January 1955 to 2 April 1968 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 246261Submit Correction |
| View count: | 266 |
TAA's Viscount 'Charles Sturt' was delivered to the airline's base at Melbourne/Essendon on 12 January 1955. It was leased to Ansett-ANA between 1960 and 1966 as part of a fleet-balancing arrangement. Retired and placed into storage at Essendon on 2 April 1968 and scrapped the following year.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TVE |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 720 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 48 |
| Operator Titles: | Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 12 January 1955 to 2 April 1968 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TVA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 720 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 44 |
| Operator Titles: | Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA |
| Aircraft Name: | John Batman |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 13 October 1954 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 246243Submit Correction |
| View count: | 275 |
TAA's first Viscount was delivered to the airline's Melbourne/Essendon base on 13 October 1954, to be greeted by a large crowd. However, VH-TVA never entered regular service as it was lost in a training accident at Mangalore a fortnight later, on 31 October. (CAHS/Mac Job collection)
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TVA |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 720 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 44 |
| Operator Titles: | Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 13 October 1954 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TVA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 720 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 44 |
| Operator Titles: | Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA |
| Aircraft Name: | John Batman |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 13 October 1954 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 246243Submit Correction |
| View count: | 275 |
TAA's first Viscount was delivered to the airline's Melbourne/Essendon base on 13 October 1954, to be greeted by a large crowd. However, VH-TVA never entered regular service as it was lost in a training accident at Mangalore a fortnight later, on 31 October. (CAHS/Mac Job collection)
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TVA |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 720 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 44 |
| Operator Titles: | Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 13 October 1954 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-UZJ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3-232A |
| C/n (msn): | 2002 |
| Operator Titles: | Airlines of Australia |
| Aircraft Name: | Kyilla |
| City / Airport: | Townsville - International (YBTL / TSV)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 12 November 1937 to 1 February 1939 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 245136Submit Correction |
| View count: | 465 |
AoA sent their new DC-3 Kyilla, the very first of many on the Australian Register, to Townsville, possibly for the opening of the new Townsville/Garbutt aerodrome on 1 February 1939.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-UZJ |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3-232A |
| C/n (msn): | 2002 |
| Operator Titles: | Airlines of Australia |
| City / Airport: | Townsville - International (YBTL / TSV)Map | Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 12 November 1937 to 1 February 1939 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-UZJ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3-232A |
| C/n (msn): | 2002 |
| Operator Titles: | Airlines of Australia |
| Aircraft Name: | Kyilla |
| City / Airport: | Townsville - International (YBTL / TSV)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 12 November 1937 to 1 February 1939 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 245136Submit Correction |
| View count: | 465 |
AoA sent their new DC-3 Kyilla, the very first of many on the Australian Register, to Townsville, possibly for the opening of the new Townsville/Garbutt aerodrome on 1 February 1939.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-UZJ |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3-232A |
| C/n (msn): | 2002 |
| Operator Titles: | Airlines of Australia |
| City / Airport: | Townsville - International (YBTL / TSV)Map | Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 12 November 1937 to 1 February 1939 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TLL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ted Smith Aerostar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ted Smith Aerostar |
| Aircraft Version: | Ted Smith Aerostar 601P |
| C/n (msn): | 61P-0239-037 |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | RAAF Point Cook Air Show 1976 |
| Photo Date: | 4 December 1976 to 5 December 1976 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 230959Submit Correction |
| View count: | 131 |
This Nicholas Skyways Aerostar was on display at a 1976 airshow/fly-in at Point Cook.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TLL |
| Aircraft Version: | Ted Smith Aerostar 601P |
| C/n (msn): | 61P-0239-037 |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 December 1976 to 5 December 1976 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TLL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ted Smith Aerostar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ted Smith Aerostar |
| Aircraft Version: | Ted Smith Aerostar 601P |
| C/n (msn): | 61P-0239-037 |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | RAAF Point Cook Air Show 1976 |
| Photo Date: | 4 December 1976 to 5 December 1976 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 230959Submit Correction |
| View count: | 131 |
This Nicholas Skyways Aerostar was on display at a 1976 airshow/fly-in at Point Cook.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-TLL |
| Aircraft Version: | Ted Smith Aerostar 601P |
| C/n (msn): | 61P-0239-037 |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 December 1976 to 5 December 1976 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | A16-12 |
| Military Code: | B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 14 Super Electra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed B14/214/414 Hudson |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed B14 Hudson I |
| C/n (msn): | B14S-1863 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 7 February 1940 to 12 January 1942 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 227423Submit Correction |
| View count: | 493 |
Delivered from the USA by ship and received at 1AD Laverton on 7 February 1940. Issued to 7 Squadron RAAF on 5 August 1940. Reallocated to 2 Squadron on 21 October 1940. Shot down while part of a five aircraft strike on Japanese ships at Kema Bay, Mendo, Netherlands East Indies on 12 January 1942. Photo from: Department of Information via CAHS collection
| Registration / Serial: | A16-12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed B14 Hudson I |
| C/n (msn): | B14S-1863 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 7 February 1940 to 12 January 1942 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | A16-12 |
| Military Code: | B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 14 Super Electra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed B14/214/414 Hudson |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed B14 Hudson I |
| C/n (msn): | B14S-1863 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 7 February 1940 to 12 January 1942 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 227423Submit Correction |
| View count: | 493 |
Delivered from the USA by ship and received at 1AD Laverton on 7 February 1940. Issued to 7 Squadron RAAF on 5 August 1940. Reallocated to 2 Squadron on 21 October 1940. Shot down while part of a five aircraft strike on Japanese ships at Kema Bay, Mendo, Netherlands East Indies on 12 January 1942. Photo from: Department of Information via CAHS collection
| Registration / Serial: | A16-12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed B14 Hudson I |
| C/n (msn): | B14S-1863 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown State, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 7 February 1940 to 12 January 1942 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | 41-20054 |
| Military Code: | 8 / VHCCC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-53 Skytrooper |
| C/n (msn): | 4824 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Flamin Mamie |
| Location: | Not known |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | March 1942 to October 1942 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 227097Submit Correction |
| View count: | 206 |
Loading stores for the forward area, New Guinea 1942. From a batch of new C-53s shipped to Brisbane in Nov 41 under "Project X" to support US forces in the Philippines. Pearl Harbor clarified the situation and the C-53s were used between Australia, Philippines and Netherlands East Indies before taken over by the Directorate of Air Transport as callsign VHCCC.The aircraft was transferred to the RAAF from May 43 to Apr 44. It tipped on its nose landing at Nadzab on 28 Feb 44. Repaired it was transferred to Qantas Empire Airways in Jul 44 until Apr 46, when it returned to the USAAF.
| Registration / Serial: | 41-20054 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-53 Skytrooper |
| C/n (msn): | 4824 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | Not known | Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | March 1942 to October 1942 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | 41-20054 |
| Military Code: | 8 / VHCCC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-53 Skytrooper |
| C/n (msn): | 4824 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Flamin Mamie |
| Location: | Not known |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | March 1942 to October 1942 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 227097Submit Correction |
| View count: | 206 |
Loading stores for the forward area, New Guinea 1942. From a batch of new C-53s shipped to Brisbane in Nov 41 under "Project X" to support US forces in the Philippines. Pearl Harbor clarified the situation and the C-53s were used between Australia, Philippines and Netherlands East Indies before taken over by the Directorate of Air Transport as callsign VHCCC.The aircraft was transferred to the RAAF from May 43 to Apr 44. It tipped on its nose landing at Nadzab on 28 Feb 44. Repaired it was transferred to Qantas Empire Airways in Jul 44 until Apr 46, when it returned to the USAAF.
| Registration / Serial: | 41-20054 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-53 Skytrooper |
| C/n (msn): | 4824 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | Not known | Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | March 1942 to October 1942 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | N892PA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 707-300 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 707-321B |
| C/n (msn): | 20029 / 790 |
| Operator Titles: | Pan American World Airways - Pan Am |
| Aircraft Name: | Jet Clipper Star King |
| City / Airport: | Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | December 1969 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 175313Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1046 |
Clipper Star King ran off the end of Sydney's runway 34 on 1 December 1969 after a takeoff abort following an encounter with a flock of seagulls. There were no fatalities and the aircraft was subsequently repaired.
| Registration / Serial: | N892PA |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 707-321B |
| C/n (msn): | 20029 / 790 |
| Operator Titles: | Pan American World Airways - Pan Am |
| City / Airport: | Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | December 1969 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | N892PA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 707-300 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 707-321B |
| C/n (msn): | 20029 / 790 |
| Operator Titles: | Pan American World Airways - Pan Am |
| Aircraft Name: | Jet Clipper Star King |
| City / Airport: | Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | December 1969 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 175313Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1046 |
Clipper Star King ran off the end of Sydney's runway 34 on 1 December 1969 after a takeoff abort following an encounter with a flock of seagulls. There were no fatalities and the aircraft was subsequently repaired.
| Registration / Serial: | N892PA |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 707-321B |
| C/n (msn): | 20029 / 790 |
| Operator Titles: | Pan American World Airways - Pan Am |
| City / Airport: | Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | December 1969 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | N892PA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 707-300 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 707-321B |
| C/n (msn): | 20029 / 790 |
| Operator Titles: | Pan American World Airways - Pan Am |
| Aircraft Name: | Jet Clipper Star King |
| City / Airport: | Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | December 1969 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 175301Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2147 |
Clipper Star King ran off the end of Sydney's runway 34 on 1 December 1969 after a takeoff abort following an encounter with a flock of seagulls. There were no fatalities and the aircraft was subsequently repaired.
| Registration / Serial: | N892PA |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 707-321B |
| C/n (msn): | 20029 / 790 |
| Operator Titles: | Pan American World Airways - Pan Am |
| City / Airport: | Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | December 1969 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | N892PA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 707-300 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 707-321B |
| C/n (msn): | 20029 / 790 |
| Operator Titles: | Pan American World Airways - Pan Am |
| Aircraft Name: | Jet Clipper Star King |
| City / Airport: | Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | December 1969 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 175301Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2147 |
Clipper Star King ran off the end of Sydney's runway 34 on 1 December 1969 after a takeoff abort following an encounter with a flock of seagulls. There were no fatalities and the aircraft was subsequently repaired.
| Registration / Serial: | N892PA |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 707-321B |
| C/n (msn): | 20029 / 790 |
| Operator Titles: | Pan American World Airways - Pan Am |
| City / Airport: | Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | December 1969 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | F-BEEA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 8552 |
| Operator Titles: | IGN - Institut Géographique National |
| Aircraft Name: | Chateau de Verneuil |
| City / Airport: | Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 1967 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 175296Submit Correction |
| View count: | 229 |
Close up of the modifications to the nose of this survey aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | F-BEEA |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 8552 |
| Operator Titles: | IGN - Institut Géographique National |
| City / Airport: | Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map | Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 1967 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | F-BEEA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 8552 |
| Operator Titles: | IGN - Institut Géographique National |
| Aircraft Name: | Chateau de Verneuil |
| City / Airport: | Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 1967 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 175296Submit Correction |
| View count: | 229 |
Close up of the modifications to the nose of this survey aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | F-BEEA |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 8552 |
| Operator Titles: | IGN - Institut Géographique National |
| City / Airport: | Port Moresby - Jacksons International (AYPY / POM)Map | Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 1967 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-SBV |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated 28 Catalina |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated PBY Catalina |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated OA-10A Catalina |
| C/n (msn): | CV-592 |
| Operator Titles: | TAA Sunbird Services |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Moresby - Seaplane (closed)Map |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 1966 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 174804Submit Correction |
| View count: | 746 |
Built in Canada for the USAAF as 44-34081. Civilianised for Macao Air Transport as VR-HDH. Purchased by TAA in 1962 for its New Guinea 'Sunbird' operation, re-registered with undercarriage removed as VH-SBV. Aircraft flew services around New Guinea coast until 1966 when competition from land-based aircraft made the flying boat operation uneconomic. Originally intended for a New Guinea museum but the remains were purchased in 1979 for MOTAT. The aircraft is presently at the RNZAF Museum, Wigram where it is under long-term rebuild to represent an RNZAF machine. (Jim Eames photo)
| Registration / Serial: | VH-SBV |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated OA-10A Catalina |
| C/n (msn): | CV-592 |
| Operator Titles: | TAA Sunbird Services |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Moresby - Seaplane (closed)Map | Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 1966 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-SBV |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated 28 Catalina |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated PBY Catalina |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated OA-10A Catalina |
| C/n (msn): | CV-592 |
| Operator Titles: | TAA Sunbird Services |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Moresby - Seaplane (closed)Map |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 1966 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |
| Photo ID: | 174804Submit Correction |
| View count: | 746 |
Built in Canada for the USAAF as 44-34081. Civilianised for Macao Air Transport as VR-HDH. Purchased by TAA in 1962 for its New Guinea 'Sunbird' operation, re-registered with undercarriage removed as VH-SBV. Aircraft flew services around New Guinea coast until 1966 when competition from land-based aircraft made the flying boat operation uneconomic. Originally intended for a New Guinea museum but the remains were purchased in 1979 for MOTAT. The aircraft is presently at the RNZAF Museum, Wigram where it is under long-term rebuild to represent an RNZAF machine. (Jim Eames photo)
| Registration / Serial: | VH-SBV |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated OA-10A Catalina |
| C/n (msn): | CV-592 |
| Operator Titles: | TAA Sunbird Services |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Moresby - Seaplane (closed)Map | Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | 1966 |
| Photo from: | Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website |