| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VH-RIE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Auster J-5/8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Auster J-5/8 Adventurer/Aiglet Trainer/Alpine/Autocar |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster J-8L Aiglet Trainer |
| C/n (msn): | 3151 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | TemoraMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YTEM IATA: TEM Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 25 April 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 35374 |
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This unique aircraft was the only one of its kind ever made. Originally built as the only Blackburn-engined, aerobatic J.5K G-AMYI, 23 Feb 53. Converted to Gipsy-engined J.8L in '54 - a development of the J.5F Aiglet Trainer with centrally positioned flap lever and light alloy sheeting to the two inboard bays of the tailplane. Used as company demonstrator till '55. Sold to Australia '77 becoming VH-UYQ. Third rebuild completed the day before this shot was taken. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 January 2018, and has since been viewed 1366 times. |