| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VH-ACG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Comper CLA-7 Swift |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Comper CLA-7 Swift |
| Aircraft Version: | Comper CLA-7 Gipsy Swift |
| C/n (msn): | GS.32/2 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | EchucaMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YECH IATA: ECH Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2009 |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 44815 |
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Built in 1932 as one of 3 Gipsy-powered racers and registered G-ABWH. Raced in the 1932 King's Cup air race. Shipped to the USA in 1933 where it raced at Cleveland as NC27K. Returned to the UK in 1934, then to Australia and registered VH-ACG on 19 July 1939. Rebuilt over 16 years 1971-87 by doug Muir in Perth. Now with Roy Fox in Sydney & seen here at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 February 2018, and has since been viewed 452 times. |