| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VH-VHB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | CASA C-212 Aviocar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | CASA C-212 Aviocar |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA C-212-400 Aviocar |
| C/n (msn): | EE88-1-475 |
| Aircraft Name: | Gadget |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | MeltonMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YMEL IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 36776 |
| Photo Comment |
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This aircraft was built for Skytraders' Antarctic operations on behalf of the Commonwealth Government. The retractable skis were designed and certificated in Australia. The aircraft was registered new as VH-VHB on 7 July 2004 and delivered to Australia in August that year. Named 'Gadget'. Damaged landing at Bungur Hills, Antarctica, on 15 November 2010 but subsequently repaired. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 January 2018, and has since been viewed 666 times. |