This Cherokee C was registered new on 15 July 1965 to Matthews Brothers of Bourke, NSW. On 12 March 1968 ownership transferred to Aeropelican Air Charter. They operated it until 27 October 1972 when it was sold to Lilla Creek Pastoral Company. It has had various owners since then and is currently based in Melbourne. It was seen here visiting the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.