186 results found
Registration / Serial:XD653
Other Marks:849
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 171 Sycamore
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 171 Sycamore
Aircraft Version:Bristol 171 Sycamore HR51
C/n (msn):13071
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708387Submit Correction
View count: 117
The RAN received 11 Sycamores from the end of 1952, three Mk.50s and then the Mk. 51s delivered in 1953/4, 1959 and 1961. This one was first flown as G-AMWJ in 1953 and served with 723 and 724 Sqdn. It became the last of the type in RAN service and was flown to HMAS Nirimba for ground instructional use in July 1965, moving on for preservation at Nowra in 1977
Registration / Serial:XD653
Aircraft Version:Bristol 171 Sycamore HR51
C/n (msn):13071
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XD653
Other Marks:849
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 171 Sycamore
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 171 Sycamore
Aircraft Version:Bristol 171 Sycamore HR51
C/n (msn):13071
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708387Submit Correction
View count: 117
The RAN received 11 Sycamores from the end of 1952, three Mk.50s and then the Mk. 51s delivered in 1953/4, 1959 and 1961. This one was first flown as G-AMWJ in 1953 and served with 723 and 724 Sqdn. It became the last of the type in RAN service and was flown to HMAS Nirimba for ground instructional use in July 1965, moving on for preservation at Nowra in 1977
Registration / Serial:XD653
Aircraft Version:Bristol 171 Sycamore HR51
C/n (msn):13071
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708385Submit Correction
View count: 156
Delivered in 1956 and flew with RAN Squadrons 725, 816 and 817. Wfu August 1967. A better view would have been possible from the gallery above had not the tail unit been removed at the time of my visit.
Registration / Serial:XA434
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F.9304
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708385Submit Correction
View count: 156
Delivered in 1956 and flew with RAN Squadrons 725, 816 and 817. Wfu August 1967. A better view would have been possible from the gallery above had not the tail unit been removed at the time of my visit.
Registration / Serial:XA434
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F.9304
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N14-077
Military Code:868
Aircraft Original Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-30
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-30
C/n (msn):CA30-77
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708384Submit Correction
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In addition to widespread use by the RAAF, the RAN's 724 Sqdn operated 10 MB.326s in the 1970s, although remaining examples were transferred to the RAAF in 1983. This one became A9-077 but was restored to its Navy colours for display in 2009. Beautifully presented in what must be one of the best museums for photography I've visited worldwide - good light, well spaced and little clutter.
Registration / Serial:N14-077
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-30
C/n (msn):CA30-77
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N14-077
Military Code:868
Aircraft Original Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-30
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-30
C/n (msn):CA30-77
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708384Submit Correction
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In addition to widespread use by the RAAF, the RAN's 724 Sqdn operated 10 MB.326s in the 1970s, although remaining examples were transferred to the RAAF in 1983. This one became A9-077 but was restored to its Navy colours for display in 2009. Beautifully presented in what must be one of the best museums for photography I've visited worldwide - good light, well spaced and little clutter.
Registration / Serial:N14-077
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-30
C/n (msn):CA30-77
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N9-882
Other Marks:897
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1B Iroquois
C/n (msn):882
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708382Submit Correction
View count: 93
Delivered May 1964 ex 63-12954 and served 723 Sqdn RAN. Withdrawn from active service in May 1989 and used for a time as a ground instructional frame at HMAS Nirimba, Sydney.
Registration / Serial:N9-882
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1B Iroquois
C/n (msn):882
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N9-882
Other Marks:897
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1B Iroquois
C/n (msn):882
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708382Submit Correction
View count: 93
Delivered May 1964 ex 63-12954 and served 723 Sqdn RAN. Withdrawn from active service in May 1989 and used for a time as a ground instructional frame at HMAS Nirimba, Sydney.
Registration / Serial:N9-882
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1B Iroquois
C/n (msn):882
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WZ937
Military Code:211/Y
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW53
C/n (msn):12779
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708379Submit Correction
View count: 112
Nearly 40 Sea Venoms provided the backbone of the Australian FAA's capability in the period between 1956 when they took over from the Sea Fury to 1967 when replaced by the A-4G Skyhawk. WZ937, allocated N4-937, was used as a training aid at HMAS Nirimba, Sydney till 1984 then returned to HMAS Albatross here at Nowra for the Museum, initially kept ground running condition.
Registration / Serial:WZ937
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW53
C/n (msn):12779
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WZ937
Military Code:211/Y
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW53
C/n (msn):12779
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708379Submit Correction
View count: 112
Nearly 40 Sea Venoms provided the backbone of the Australian FAA's capability in the period between 1956 when they took over from the Sea Fury to 1967 when replaced by the A-4G Skyhawk. WZ937, allocated N4-937, was used as a training aid at HMAS Nirimba, Sydney till 1984 then returned to HMAS Albatross here at Nowra for the Museum, initially kept ground running condition.
Registration / Serial:WZ937
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW53
C/n (msn):12779
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"XG766"
Military Code:808/NW
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15645
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708378Submit Correction
View count: 114
The real XG766 was indeed coded 808/NW in service with the RAN at Nowra between 1963 and 1970, but that aircraft eventually found its was to private buyer in South Africa via the UK. This is actually XG770, delivered to the RAN in 1959 and sold after service as 802/NW, 809/NW, 871/NW and 981/NW to a private individual who gifted it to the Australian War Memorial. However it never left Nowra and was later given to the Museum.
Registration / Serial:"XG766"
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15645
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"XG766"
Military Code:808/NW
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15645
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708378Submit Correction
View count: 114
The real XG766 was indeed coded 808/NW in service with the RAN at Nowra between 1963 and 1970, but that aircraft eventually found its was to private buyer in South Africa via the UK. This is actually XG770, delivered to the RAN in 1959 and sold after service as 802/NW, 809/NW, 871/NW and 981/NW to a private individual who gifted it to the Australian War Memorial. However it never left Nowra and was later given to the Museum.
Registration / Serial:"XG766"
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15645
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708377Submit Correction
View count: 128
This is an ex-Royal Navy Firefly of 1950 vintage which was transferred to the RAN in 1953 by sea after refurbishing by Fairey. In 1961 it underwent conversion to TT.6 for target towing duties and was eventually allocated to the FAA Museum, where it was restored to flight in 1986 as VH-NVU and finished in a camouflage scheme. However engine problems meant that the RAN Historic Flight soon had to ground it.
Registration / Serial:WD826
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS6
C/n (msn):F.8654
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708377Submit Correction
View count: 128
This is an ex-Royal Navy Firefly of 1950 vintage which was transferred to the RAN in 1953 by sea after refurbishing by Fairey. In 1961 it underwent conversion to TT.6 for target towing duties and was eventually allocated to the FAA Museum, where it was restored to flight in 1986 as VH-NVU and finished in a camouflage scheme. However engine problems meant that the RAN Historic Flight soon had to ground it.
Registration / Serial:WD826
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS6
C/n (msn):F.8654
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N16-118
Military Code:07
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk50A
C/n (msn):WA793
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708373Submit Correction
View count: 110
Delivered by Westland in early 1975 and returned to the UK in 1977 aboard HMAS Melbourne for Queen's Silver Jubilee. Became first Sea King to undergo Life Of Type Expansion Program and served in the Timor and Gulf conflicts, by now in the toned-down grey overall. Took part in 827 Sqdn's final Sea King formation flight prior to retirement in December 2011
Registration / Serial:N16-118
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk50A
C/n (msn):WA793
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N16-118
Military Code:07
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk50A
C/n (msn):WA793
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708373Submit Correction
View count: 110
Delivered by Westland in early 1975 and returned to the UK in 1977 aboard HMAS Melbourne for Queen's Silver Jubilee. Became first Sea King to undergo Life Of Type Expansion Program and served in the Timor and Gulf conflicts, by now in the toned-down grey overall. Took part in 827 Sqdn's final Sea King formation flight prior to retirement in December 2011
Registration / Serial:N16-118
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk50A
C/n (msn):WA793
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N22-015
Military Code:862
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerospatiale AS-350/550 Ecureuil/AStar/Fennec
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-350B Squirrel
C/n (msn):1739
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708355Submit Correction
View count: 89
Delivered in 1984 in the RAN blue and white colours. Served aboard HMAS Adelaide during and after the 1990 Gulf War, modified to take machine gun in doorway. Retired by 723 Sqdn in 2015
Registration / Serial:N22-015
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-350B Squirrel
C/n (msn):1739
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N22-015
Military Code:862
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerospatiale AS-350/550 Ecureuil/AStar/Fennec
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-350B Squirrel
C/n (msn):1739
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708355Submit Correction
View count: 89
Delivered in 1984 in the RAN blue and white colours. Served aboard HMAS Adelaide during and after the 1990 Gulf War, modified to take machine gun in doorway. Retired by 723 Sqdn in 2015
Registration / Serial:N22-015
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-350B Squirrel
C/n (msn):1739
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:VW623
Alternate Registration:VH-NVS
Military Code:102/K
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):41H/613993
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708328Submit Correction
View count: 117
Delivered in 1949 and by 1965 was gate guard at here at HMS Albatross (Nowra). Allocated to Museum 1974 and then with RAN Historic Flight 1996 to 2002 registered VH-NVS
Registration / Serial:VW623
Alternate Registration:VH-NVS
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):41H/613993
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:VW623
Alternate Registration:VH-NVS
Military Code:102/K
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):41H/613993
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708328Submit Correction
View count: 117
Delivered in 1949 and by 1965 was gate guard at here at HMS Albatross (Nowra). Allocated to Museum 1974 and then with RAN Historic Flight 1996 to 2002 registered VH-NVS
Registration / Serial:VW623
Alternate Registration:VH-NVS
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):41H/613993
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A85-460
Alternate Registration:VH-NWI
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-60
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708327Submit Correction
View count: 102
Another non-Navy machine now in the FAA Museum is this Winjeel, first delivered in 1957 and until fairly recently airworthy as VH-NWI with the RAAF Historic Flight.
Registration / Serial:A85-460
Alternate Registration:VH-NWI
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-60
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A85-460
Alternate Registration:VH-NWI
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-60
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708327Submit Correction
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Another non-Navy machine now in the FAA Museum is this Winjeel, first delivered in 1957 and until fairly recently airworthy as VH-NWI with the RAAF Historic Flight.
Registration / Serial:A85-460
Alternate Registration:VH-NWI
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
C/n (msn):CA25-60
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N12-153582
Other Marks:859
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):338C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708317Submit Correction
View count: 81
Delivered in 1977 ex USN, retaining BuNo as part of serial. Withdrawn at Nowra in 1984 and prepared there for the Museum in 1987
Registration / Serial:N12-153582
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):338C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N12-153582
Other Marks:859
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):338C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708317Submit Correction
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Delivered in 1977 ex USN, retaining BuNo as part of serial. Withdrawn at Nowra in 1984 and prepared there for the Museum in 1987
Registration / Serial:N12-153582
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):338C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N13-154911
Military Code:880
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas TA-4G Skyhawk
C/n (msn):13732
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708314Submit Correction
View count: 145
Accepted at Long Beach and shipped to Australia aboard HMAS Melbourne in 1967, this Skyhawk was operated by 805 Sqdn until transfer to 724 Sqdn in whose colours it has now been restored. After withdrawal in 1984 it was sold to the RNZAF as NZ6255 and was modified to TA-4K specification. Donated to the FAA Museum in 2012, it was flown back to Nowra aboard an RAAF C-17
Registration / Serial:N13-154911
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas TA-4G Skyhawk
C/n (msn):13732
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N13-154911
Military Code:880
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas TA-4G Skyhawk
C/n (msn):13732
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708314Submit Correction
View count: 145
Accepted at Long Beach and shipped to Australia aboard HMAS Melbourne in 1967, this Skyhawk was operated by 805 Sqdn until transfer to 724 Sqdn in whose colours it has now been restored. After withdrawal in 1984 it was sold to the RNZAF as NZ6255 and was modified to TA-4K specification. Donated to the FAA Museum in 2012, it was flown back to Nowra aboard an RAAF C-17
Registration / Serial:N13-154911
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas TA-4G Skyhawk
C/n (msn):13732
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708306Submit Correction
View count: 68
Although an RAAF aircraft, this PC-9 has been displayed in the FAA Museum since 2019. Australia began receiving 67 of the advanced trainer in 1988. Like many others this one served 2 FTS at RAAF Pearce, WA, for much of the time in an orange/white scheme but for a period around 1999 in the red/white/blue colours of the CFS 'Roulettes' team
Registration / Serial:A23-028
Aircraft Version:Pilatus PC-9A
C/n (msn):528
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708306Submit Correction
View count: 68
Although an RAAF aircraft, this PC-9 has been displayed in the FAA Museum since 2019. Australia began receiving 67 of the advanced trainer in 1988. Like many others this one served 2 FTS at RAAF Pearce, WA, for much of the time in an orange/white scheme but for a period around 1999 in the red/white/blue colours of the CFS 'Roulettes' team
Registration / Serial:A23-028
Aircraft Version:Pilatus PC-9A
C/n (msn):528
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N7-226
Military Code:836
Other Marks:36
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.31B
C/n (msn):WA226
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708304Submit Correction
View count: 88
First flown 1963, with 817 Sqdn mid-1970s and withdrawn at the end of 1989
Registration / Serial:N7-226
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.31B
C/n (msn):WA226
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N7-226
Military Code:836
Other Marks:36
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.31B
C/n (msn):WA226
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708304Submit Correction
View count: 88
First flown 1963, with 817 Sqdn mid-1970s and withdrawn at the end of 1989
Registration / Serial:N7-226
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.31B
C/n (msn):WA226
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N2-43
Military Code:NW-800
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota
C/n (msn):12542
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708303Submit Correction
View count: 100
Delivered to the RAN in February 1949, this C-47 was ex 42-92711 and served with 851 Sqdn, fitted out as a flying classroom to train Sea Venom and Gannet observers. The extended nose carried A117 and ASV radar. After 3181 hours accumulated, it was withdrawn from use in 1970 and allocated to the Museum in 1976
Registration / Serial:N2-43
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota
C/n (msn):12542
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N2-43
Military Code:NW-800
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota
C/n (msn):12542
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708303Submit Correction
View count: 100
Delivered to the RAN in February 1949, this C-47 was ex 42-92711 and served with 851 Sqdn, fitted out as a flying classroom to train Sea Venom and Gannet observers. The extended nose carried A117 and ASV radar. After 3181 hours accumulated, it was withdrawn from use in 1970 and allocated to the Museum in 1976
Registration / Serial:N2-43
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota
C/n (msn):12542
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"WS101"
Alternate Registration:VH-NVW
Military Code:841
Aircraft Original Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Version:Westland Scout AH1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F.9525
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:707147Submit Correction
View count: 151
Although the Wasp as opposed to Scout would normally be associated with naval operations, the RAN acquired two Scouts for hydrographic work in 1963. For much of their service career they wore non-standard Westland serials WS101 (coded 841 then 891) & WS102 (842 then 892) although also allocated N8-101 & 102. Both were w/o and the Scout displayed here is actually ex-AAC XR603
Registration / Serial:"WS101"
Alternate Registration:VH-NVW
Aircraft Version:Westland Scout AH1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F.9525
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"WS101"
Alternate Registration:VH-NVW
Military Code:841
Aircraft Original Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Version:Westland Scout AH1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F.9525
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:707147Submit Correction
View count: 151
Although the Wasp as opposed to Scout would normally be associated with naval operations, the RAN acquired two Scouts for hydrographic work in 1963. For much of their service career they wore non-standard Westland serials WS101 (coded 841 then 891) & WS102 (842 then 892) although also allocated N8-101 & 102. Both were w/o and the Scout displayed here is actually ex-AAC XR603
Registration / Serial:"WS101"
Alternate Registration:VH-NVW
Aircraft Version:Westland Scout AH1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F.9525
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"N13-154903"
Military Code:882
Other Marks:882
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:Douglas TA-4B Skyhawk
C/n (msn):11933
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:707012Submit Correction
View count: 111
Not what it seems. This is actually an ex-USN A-4B which served from 1958 and was at some later stage converted to TA-4B, although remaining a single-seater. It never flew with the RAN, but was until recently marked as N-13 154906 (which was written off in 1980), now changed to 154903 which was sold to the RNZAF as NZ6211
Registration / Serial:"N13-154903"
Aircraft Version:Douglas TA-4B Skyhawk
C/n (msn):11933
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"N13-154903"
Military Code:882
Other Marks:882
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:Douglas TA-4B Skyhawk
C/n (msn):11933
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:707012Submit Correction
View count: 111
Not what it seems. This is actually an ex-USN A-4B which served from 1958 and was at some later stage converted to TA-4B, although remaining a single-seater. It never flew with the RAN, but was until recently marked as N-13 154906 (which was written off in 1980), now changed to 154903 which was sold to the RNZAF as NZ6211
Registration / Serial:"N13-154903"
Aircraft Version:Douglas TA-4B Skyhawk
C/n (msn):11933
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N52-005
Military Code:845
Aircraft Original Type:Eurocopter EC-135
Aircraft Generic Type:Airbus Helicopters EC-135/H-135
Aircraft Version:Airbus Helicopters EC-135T-2+
C/n (msn):1217
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
Unit Markings:723 sqn
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:31 August 2022
Photo by:Jurgen van ToorContact
Photo ID:665495Submit Correction
View count: 136
Registration / Serial:N52-005
Aircraft Version:Airbus Helicopters EC-135T-2+
C/n (msn):1217
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:31 August 2022
Photo by:Jurgen van ToorContact
Registration / Serial:N52-005
Military Code:845
Aircraft Original Type:Eurocopter EC-135
Aircraft Generic Type:Airbus Helicopters EC-135/H-135
Aircraft Version:Airbus Helicopters EC-135T-2+
C/n (msn):1217
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
Unit Markings:723 sqn
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:31 August 2022
Photo by:Jurgen van ToorContact
Photo ID:665495Submit Correction
View count: 136
Registration / Serial:N52-005
Aircraft Version:Airbus Helicopters EC-135T-2+
C/n (msn):1217
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:31 August 2022
Photo by:Jurgen van ToorContact
Registration / Serial:N24-003
Military Code:72
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk
C/n (msn):700468
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
Unit Markings:816 sqn
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:15 October 1998
Photo by:Jurgen van ToorContact
Photo ID:633321Submit Correction
View count: 123
Registration / Serial:N24-003
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk
C/n (msn):700468
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:15 October 1998
Photo by:Jurgen van ToorContact
Registration / Serial:N24-003
Military Code:72
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk
C/n (msn):700468
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
Unit Markings:816 sqn
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:15 October 1998
Photo by:Jurgen van ToorContact
Photo ID:633321Submit Correction
View count: 123
Registration / Serial:N24-003
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk
C/n (msn):700468
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:15 October 1998
Photo by:Jurgen van ToorContact