47 results found
Registration / Serial:VH-CAC
Alternate Serial:A20-722
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1174
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2011
Photo Date:6 March 2011
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Photo ID:81997Submit Correction
View count: 227
At the Avalon Airshow 2011, Day Six
Registration / Serial:VH-CAC
Alternate Serial:A20-722
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1174
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:6 March 2011
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Registration / Serial:VH-CAC
Alternate Serial:A20-722
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1174
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2011
Photo Date:6 March 2011
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Photo ID:81997Submit Correction
View count: 227
At the Avalon Airshow 2011, Day Six
Registration / Serial:VH-CAC
Alternate Serial:A20-722
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1174
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:6 March 2011
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Event:Parafield Antique & Classic Aircraft fly-in 2008
Photo Date:13 April 2008
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Photo ID:81545Submit Correction
View count: 157
At the 7th Annual Parafield Antique & Classic Aircraft Fly-In
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:13 April 2008
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Event:Parafield Antique & Classic Aircraft fly-in 2008
Photo Date:13 April 2008
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Photo ID:81545Submit Correction
View count: 157
At the 7th Annual Parafield Antique & Classic Aircraft Fly-In
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:13 April 2008
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Military Code:652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Jamestown (YJST)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Event:Jamestown Air Spectacular 2009
Photo Date:17 October 2009
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Photo ID:72679Submit Correction
View count: 199
At the Jamestown Fly-In & Air Spectacular 2009, Day One
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Jamestown (YJST)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:17 October 2009
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Military Code:652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Jamestown (YJST)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Event:Jamestown Air Spectacular 2009
Photo Date:17 October 2009
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Photo ID:72679Submit Correction
View count: 199
At the Jamestown Fly-In & Air Spectacular 2009, Day One
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Jamestown (YJST)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:17 October 2009
Photo by:Andrei BezmylovContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WRX
Alternate Serial:A20-458
Military Code:458
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1171
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:11 November 1995
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:54948Submit Correction
View count: 162
With FAA-built Fokker F-VIIb/3m replica VH-USU in the background.
Registration / Serial:VH-WRX
Alternate Serial:A20-458
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1171
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:11 November 1995
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-WRX
Alternate Serial:A20-458
Military Code:458
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1171
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:11 November 1995
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:54948Submit Correction
View count: 162
With FAA-built Fokker F-VIIb/3m replica VH-USU in the background.
Registration / Serial:VH-WRX
Alternate Serial:A20-458
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1171
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:11 November 1995
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Military Code:652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Ballarat Air Show 1990
Photo Date:25 February 1990
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:54669Submit Correction
View count: 107
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 February 1990
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Military Code:652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Ballarat Air Show 1990
Photo Date:25 February 1990
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:54669Submit Correction
View count: 107
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 February 1990
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:A20-649
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1101
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:RAAF Museum
Photo Date:November 1977
Photo from:David Carter Collection
Photo ID:53431Submit Correction
View count: 145
A20-649 was retired from RAAF service in 1958 and sold to Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation for conversion to a Ceres cropduster. This did not happen and it went to the RAAF Museum, although not owned by it. -649 became the basis of a warbird project (VH-WIR was reserved). The project was not completed and it was sold to the Fantasy of Flight Museum in Polk City, Florida where it was damaged in a hurricane. Subsequently, another Wirrway became VH-WIR (c/n CA16-1104). Photographer not known.
Registration / Serial:A20-649
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1101
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:November 1977
Photo from:David Carter Collection
Registration / Serial:A20-649
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1101
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:RAAF Museum
Photo Date:November 1977
Photo from:David Carter Collection
Photo ID:53431Submit Correction
View count: 145
A20-649 was retired from RAAF service in 1958 and sold to Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation for conversion to a Ceres cropduster. This did not happen and it went to the RAAF Museum, although not owned by it. -649 became the basis of a warbird project (VH-WIR was reserved). The project was not completed and it was sold to the Fantasy of Flight Museum in Polk City, Florida where it was damaged in a hurricane. Subsequently, another Wirrway became VH-WIR (c/n CA16-1104). Photographer not known.
Registration / Serial:A20-649
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1101
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:November 1977
Photo from:David Carter Collection
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Military Code:652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 February 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:50156Submit Correction
View count: 131
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 February 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Military Code:652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 February 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:50156Submit Correction
View count: 131
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:22 February 1987
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:A20-719
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1171
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildura (YMIA / MQL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Warbirds Aviation Museum
Photo Date:April 1978
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:48678Submit Correction
View count: 247
A20-719 was sold by the museum in 1982 and became a restoration project that emerged as VH-WRX. It was destroyed in a crash during an air show at Nowra in 1999.
Registration / Serial:A20-719
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1171
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildura (YMIA / MQL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:April 1978
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:A20-719
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1171
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildura (YMIA / MQL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:Warbirds Aviation Museum
Photo Date:April 1978
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:48678Submit Correction
View count: 247
A20-719 was sold by the museum in 1982 and became a restoration project that emerged as VH-WRX. It was destroyed in a crash during an air show at Nowra in 1999.
Registration / Serial:A20-719
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
C/n (msn):1171
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildura (YMIA / MQL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:April 1978
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Military Code:652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 February 1990
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:46326Submit Correction
View count: 127
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 February 1990
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Military Code:652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 February 1990
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:46326Submit Correction
View count: 127
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 February 1990
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Military Code:BF-F
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:RAAF Museum Air Pageant 2008
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:46193Submit Correction
View count: 158
Built for the RAAF as A20-653. Purchased by CAC for conversion to Ceres April 1960, stored stripped. Sold November 1963, restored 1970-75. First flight 4 December 1975. Various owners including loan to Airworld Museum, Wangaratta 1988-99. With the Temora Museum since October 1999. Seen here arriving at the RAAF Museum Air Pageant.
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Military Code:BF-F
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:RAAF Museum Air Pageant 2008
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:46193Submit Correction
View count: 158
Built for the RAAF as A20-653. Purchased by CAC for conversion to Ceres April 1960, stored stripped. Sold November 1963, restored 1970-75. First flight 4 December 1975. Various owners including loan to Airworld Museum, Wangaratta 1988-99. With the Temora Museum since October 1999. Seen here arriving at the RAAF Museum Air Pageant.
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFO
Alternate Serial:A20-436
Military Code:BF-B
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1156
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45739Submit Correction
View count: 322
Marked as CA-9 A20-436 of 5 Sqn RAAF but actually ex A20-704.
Registration / Serial:VH-BFO
Alternate Serial:A20-436
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1156
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFO
Alternate Serial:A20-436
Military Code:BF-B
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1156
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:45739Submit Correction
View count: 322
Marked as CA-9 A20-436 of 5 Sqn RAAF but actually ex A20-704.
Registration / Serial:VH-BFO
Alternate Serial:A20-436
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1156
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Military Code:652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:26 March 1989
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:45275Submit Correction
View count: 139
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:26 March 1989
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Military Code:652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:26 March 1989
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:45275Submit Correction
View count: 139
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:26 March 1989
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-MFW
Alternate Serial:A20-695
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1147
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Event:Wide Bay International Airshow 2007
Photo Date:5 August 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44009Submit Correction
View count: 152
After RAAF service, this fairly late-production Wirraway was bought back by CAC in March 1960 for possible conversion to a Ceres ag aircraft. This did not occur and in November 1963 the aircraft was sold for scrap. Rescued by Pearce Dunn, it was kept at his museum at Mildura between 1970 & 1982. Sold for restoration at Point Cook and then Caboolture, it made its first post-restoration flight at Caboolture on 8 July 1997. Still based at Caboolture but seen here at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-MFW
Alternate Serial:A20-695
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1147
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MFW
Alternate Serial:A20-695
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1147
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Event:Wide Bay International Airshow 2007
Photo Date:5 August 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44009Submit Correction
View count: 152
After RAAF service, this fairly late-production Wirraway was bought back by CAC in March 1960 for possible conversion to a Ceres ag aircraft. This did not occur and in November 1963 the aircraft was sold for scrap. Rescued by Pearce Dunn, it was kept at his museum at Mildura between 1970 & 1982. Sold for restoration at Point Cook and then Caboolture, it made its first post-restoration flight at Caboolture on 8 July 1997. Still based at Caboolture but seen here at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:VH-MFW
Alternate Serial:A20-695
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1147
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFO
Alternate Serial:A20-436
Military Code:BF-B
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1156
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:21 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:42971Submit Correction
View count: 310
The logo of the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation can be seen on the fin which was painted white in New Guinea to help identify allied aircraft.
Registration / Serial:VH-BFO
Alternate Serial:A20-436
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1156
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:21 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFO
Alternate Serial:A20-436
Military Code:BF-B
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1156
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:21 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:42971Submit Correction
View count: 310
The logo of the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation can be seen on the fin which was painted white in New Guinea to help identify allied aircraft.
Registration / Serial:VH-BFO
Alternate Serial:A20-436
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1156
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:21 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MFW
Alternate Serial:A20-695
Military Code:695
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1147
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:RAAF 90th Anniversary Air Pilgrimage 2011
Photo Date:31 March 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41263Submit Correction
View count: 249
Starting up at for Point Cook during the RAAF 90th Anniversary Air Pilgrimage. After RAAF service, this fairly late-production Wirraway was bought back by CAC in March 1960 for possible conversion to a Ceres ag aircraft. This did not occur and in November 1963 the aircraft was sold for scrap. Rescued by Pearce Dunn, it was kept at his museum at Mildura between 1970 & 1982. Sold for restoration at Point Cook and then Caboolture, it made its first post-restoration flight at Caboolture on 8 July 1997.
Registration / Serial:VH-MFW
Alternate Serial:A20-695
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1147
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 March 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MFW
Alternate Serial:A20-695
Military Code:695
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1147
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:RAAF 90th Anniversary Air Pilgrimage 2011
Photo Date:31 March 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41263Submit Correction
View count: 249
Starting up at for Point Cook during the RAAF 90th Anniversary Air Pilgrimage. After RAAF service, this fairly late-production Wirraway was bought back by CAC in March 1960 for possible conversion to a Ceres ag aircraft. This did not occur and in November 1963 the aircraft was sold for scrap. Rescued by Pearce Dunn, it was kept at his museum at Mildura between 1970 & 1982. Sold for restoration at Point Cook and then Caboolture, it made its first post-restoration flight at Caboolture on 8 July 1997.
Registration / Serial:VH-MFW
Alternate Serial:A20-695
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1147
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Ballarat (YBLT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 March 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Military Code:652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:75th Anniversary of Royal Australian Navy 1986
Photo Date:6 October 1986
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:40749Submit Correction
View count: 150
VH-WIR was registered in August 1986 and was making one of its public appearances at the navy show at Nowra.
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 October 1986
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Military Code:652
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:75th Anniversary of Royal Australian Navy 1986
Photo Date:6 October 1986
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:40749Submit Correction
View count: 150
VH-WIR was registered in August 1986 and was making one of its public appearances at the navy show at Nowra.
Registration / Serial:VH-WIR
Alternate Serial:A20-652
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1104
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:6 October 1986
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Military Code:BF-F
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:4 December 1978
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:36438Submit Correction
View count: 101
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:4 December 1978
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Military Code:BF-F
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:4 December 1978
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:36438Submit Correction
View count: 101
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:4 December 1978
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Military Code:BF-F
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36231Submit Correction
View count: 598
Built for the RAAF as A20-653. Purchased by CAC for conversion to Ceres April 1960, stored stripped. Sold November 1963, restored 1970-75. First flight 4 December 1975. Various owners including loan to Airworld Museum, Wangaratta 1988-99. With the Temora Museum since October 1999. Seen here at the RAAF Museum Air Pageant.
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Military Code:BF-F
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36231Submit Correction
View count: 598
Built for the RAAF as A20-653. Purchased by CAC for conversion to Ceres April 1960, stored stripped. Sold November 1963, restored 1970-75. First flight 4 December 1975. Various owners including loan to Airworld Museum, Wangaratta 1988-99. With the Temora Museum since October 1999. Seen here at the RAAF Museum Air Pageant.
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Military Code:BF-F
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Wangaratta / Victoria (YWGT / WGT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:29 March 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:35250Submit Correction
View count: 166
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Wangaratta / Victoria (YWGT / WGT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:29 March 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Military Code:BF-F
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Wangaratta / Victoria (YWGT / WGT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:29 March 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:35250Submit Correction
View count: 166
Registration / Serial:VH-BFF
Alternate Serial:A20-653
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1105
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Wangaratta / Victoria (YWGT / WGT)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:29 March 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-MFW
Alternate Serial:A20-695
Military Code:695
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1147
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2011
Photo Date:3 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34482Submit Correction
View count: 148
Taxying for departure after the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-MFW
Alternate Serial:A20-695
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1147
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:3 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-MFW
Alternate Serial:A20-695
Military Code:695
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1147
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2011
Photo Date:3 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34482Submit Correction
View count: 148
Taxying for departure after the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
Registration / Serial:VH-MFW
Alternate Serial:A20-695
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-16 Wirraway Mk3
C/n (msn):1147
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:3 April 2011
Photo by:Phil VabreContact