| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VH-UGI |
| Alternate Registration: | G-AUGI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Westland Widgeon III |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland Widgeon III |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Widgeon III |
| C/n (msn): | WA1681 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | EchucaMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YECH IATA: ECH Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2019 |
| Photo Date: | 23 March 2019 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 133338 |
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This historic aircraft was imported by Milton Kent in 1927. Having been allocated the UK registration G-EBRN, but never taken it up, the aircraft was registered in Australia as G-AUGI. When the Australian registration system changed over it became VH-UGI. The registration lapsed in 1947, but the remains were beautifully rebuilt and returned to the Register on 6 December 2000. Although the registration VH-UGI is carried in small letters beneath the tailplane, the main markings represent its earlier identity as G-AUGI. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 March 2019, and has since been viewed 688 times. |