| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | VH-USU |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fokker F.VII |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fokker F.VII |
| Aircraft Version: | FAA F.VIIb-3m Replica |
| Manufacturers: | Fokker / FAA |
| C/n (msn): | SCA-28 |
| Aircraft Name: | Southern Cross |
| Location | |
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| 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: | 704100 |
| Photo Comment |
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The superb Fokker replica which was built to commemorate the pioneer flying by Charles Kingsford Smith, notably the first trans-Pacific crossing in 1928. Seen here undergoing final preparation for return to flight, which was achieved just a month later. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 July 2024, and has since been viewed 120 times. |