| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VH-CHX |
| Other Marks: | 47 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 35 Bonanza |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 35 Bonanza |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech S35 Bonanza |
| C/n (msn): | D-7946 |
| Operator Titles: | Victoria Police Aero Club |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Sydney - BankstownMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YSBK IATA: BWU Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | BP England - Australia Commemorative Air Race 1969 |
| Photo Date: | 4 January 1970 |
| Photo by: | David Carter |
| Photo ID: | 6467 |
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VH-CHX was the Victorian Police Aero Club entry in the 1969 London to Sydney air race. The aircraft was hired from Civil Flying Services. of Moorabbin, Melbourne, for the return trip. VH-CHX was lost at Ballarat on February 29, 1996, when it spun in after its engine failed soon after take-off. This photo is copyright © David Carter, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 August 2017, and has since been viewed 872 times. |