| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | VH-OMS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Chaika L-65 SeaBear |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Chaika L-65 SeaBear |
| Aircraft Version: | Chaika L-65 SeaBear |
| C/n (msn): | L65-001 |
| Aircraft Name: | Southern Sun |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Point CookMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YMPC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 19 May 2024 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 690053 |
| Photo Comment |
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Michael Smith arrives on completion of his circumnavigation of Australia in SeaBear VH-OMS 'Southern Sun'. Michael departed RAAF Point Cook on 6 April to re-trace the first circumnavigation of Australia by air, by Wing Commander Stanley Goble and Flying Officer Ivor McIntyre in a Fairey IIID floatplane. Michael's objective was to re-trace their route as closely as possible in both stops and timing. His arrival at Point Cook, at 2.10pm, was 100 years to the minute from Goble and McIntyre's arrival in home 1924. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 23 May 2024, and has since been viewed 186 times. |