| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | A85-401 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-22 Winjeel |
| C/n (msn): | CA25-01 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Point CookMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YMPC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | RAAF Museum |
| Photo Date: | 9 November 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 703122 |
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This is the first of 62 CA-25 Winjeels ("young eagle") to be built, making its maiden flight in February 1955. The earlier CA-22 design was revised to make spins easier to induce for training. The Winjeel's service was extended until 1975 when the Airtrainer took over, but a few were retained for Forward Air Controller work till 1984. 401 was taken on strength in August 1955 and served with 1 BFTS from early 1968, joining the RAAF Museum in 1977 for static display. Registered VH-NTY from 1988, it was flown as part of the RAAF's Historic Flight until 1995. Now back on static display. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 1 July 2024, and has since been viewed 76 times. |