| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | VH-ACG |
| Alternate Registration: | G-ABWH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Comper CLA-7 Swift |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Comper CLA-7 Swift |
| Aircraft Version: | Comper CLA-7 Gipsy Swift |
| C/n (msn): | GS.32/2 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | CorowaMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YCOR IATA: CWW Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2025 |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2025 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 803231 |
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Since last I saw it, this lovely Swift has been re-painted with its original British registration, though it still carries its correct Australian registration in small letters under the tailplane. Built in 1932 as one of 3 Gipsy-powered racers and registered G-ABWH. Raced in the 1932 King's Cup air race. Shipped to the USA in 1933 where it raced at Cleveland as NC27K. Returned to the UK in 1934, then to Australia and registered VH-ACG on 19 July 1939. Rebuilt over 16 years 1971-87 by Doug Muir in Perth. Now with Roy Fox in Sydney. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 April 2025, and has since been viewed 22 times. |