Aircraft Photo of VH-TVA | Cessna 180A | AirHistory.net #34427
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VH-TVA
Other Marks:340
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 180
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 180/Skywagon 180 (U-17)
Aircraft Version:Cessna 180A
C/n (msn):50340
Location
City / Airport:Kyabram - IdlewildMap
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YKYB   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:24 October 2010
Photo by:Phil Vabre
Photo ID: 34427
Photo Comment

This Cessna 180 was built for the Australian Army. Allocated the 'trade-plate' N5040E for testing, it was delivered on 20 April 1959 and allocated the serial A98-340. It initially served with 16 AOP Flight and later with 161 Recce Squadron. Sold on 20 August 1975 to the Victorian Forestry Department and registered VH-TVA(2), but quickly on-sold. The current owner flew it extensively in New Guinea in the '60s and has plans to restore the former Army markings.

This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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