| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | VH-NVY |
| Alternate Serial: | A11-300 |
| Military Code: | NW-856 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Auster J-5/8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Auster J-5/8 Adventurer/Aiglet Trainer/Alpine/Autocar |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster J-5G Cirrus Autocar |
| C/n (msn): | 3163 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Navy |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | ShellharbourMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YSHL IATA: WOL Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS |
| Photo Date: | 10 November 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 703782 |
| Photo Comment |
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The RAN purchased two Autocars in 1949, ferried to Australia on board the aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney. They were retired in late 1963. This is a civilian example which had been registered VH-BVY in 1955, painted to represent one of them for the FAA Museum at Nowra. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 July 2024, and has since been viewed 85 times. |