Aircraft Photo of VH-NVY / A11-300 | Auster J-5G Cirrus Autocar | Australia - Navy | AirHistory.net #703782
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

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.

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