| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ATS |
| Alternate Serial: | TW371 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Taylorcraft Plus D |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Taylorcraft D/E/F/G/J Auster Mk1/2/3/4/5 |
| Aircraft Version: | Taylorcraft J Auster Mk5 |
| C/n (msn): | 1736 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | TemoraMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YTEM IATA: TEM Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2023 |
| Photo Date: | 3 September 2023 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 603374 |
| Photo Comment |
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Originally built as an Auster Mk V for the RAF, serial TW371. Shipped to Arkonam, India, then post-war to Iwakuni, Japan. Imported to Australia 1952 and civilianised as an Auster 5, registered VH-AZV. Withdrawn from use in 1972, however had not flown since 1967. Restored by Dave Friday and Ron Molloy and re-registered as VH-ATS on 16 October 2000. First post-restoraton flight 2007. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 September 2023, and has since been viewed 105 times. |