| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VH-IDH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeronca 11 Chief |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aeronca 11 Chief |
| Aircraft Version: | Aeronca 11AC Chief |
| C/n (msn): | 11AC-1624 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Langwell StationMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 35920 |
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This aircraft was imported new into South Africa in 1947 and registered ZS-ULS, later ZS-BRE. Sold in Namibia (South West Africa then) in 1949. Last flight in about 1969. Exported to Australia and registered VH-IDH(2) on 14 September 2001. Its first post-restoration flight took place in April 2009. It was flown 600 miles in 8 3/4 hours from its base at Wedderburn, near Sydney, to the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally at Broken Hill. Seen here landing at Langwell on the way home. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 29 January 2018, and has since been viewed 265 times. |