3386 results found
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MTS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer |
| C/n (msn): | 22-5593 |
| City / Airport: | Broken Hill (YBHI / BHQ)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia Auster Rally 2009 |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34959Submit Correction |
| View count: | 146 |
This immaculate Tri-Pacer has had a long history in Australia, being first registered on 28 March 1958. It was photographed at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MTS |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer |
| C/n (msn): | 22-5593 |
| City / Airport: | Broken Hill (YBHI / BHQ)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MTS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer |
| C/n (msn): | 22-5593 |
| City / Airport: | Broken Hill (YBHI / BHQ)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia Auster Rally 2009 |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34959Submit Correction |
| View count: | 146 |
This immaculate Tri-Pacer has had a long history in Australia, being first registered on 28 March 1958. It was photographed at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MTS |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer |
| C/n (msn): | 22-5593 |
| City / Airport: | Broken Hill (YBHI / BHQ)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-VLH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 727 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 727-200 (C-22) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 727-277/Adv(F) |
| C/n (msn): | 22642 / 1759 |
| Operator Titles: | Australian Air Express / JetEx |
| Aircraft Name: | Tania |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 23 December 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34921Submit Correction |
| View count: | 188 |
'Tania' on short final for Runway 34, delivering the Christmas mail!
| Registration / Serial: | VH-VLH |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 727-277/Adv(F) |
| C/n (msn): | 22642 / 1759 |
| Operator Titles: | Australian Air Express / JetEx |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 23 December 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-VLH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 727 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 727-200 (C-22) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 727-277/Adv(F) |
| C/n (msn): | 22642 / 1759 |
| Operator Titles: | Australian Air Express / JetEx |
| Aircraft Name: | Tania |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 23 December 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34921Submit Correction |
| View count: | 188 |
'Tania' on short final for Runway 34, delivering the Christmas mail!
| Registration / Serial: | VH-VLH |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 727-277/Adv(F) |
| C/n (msn): | 22642 / 1759 |
| Operator Titles: | Australian Air Express / JetEx |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 23 December 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-JSG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Auster J-5/8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Auster J-5/8 Adventurer/Aiglet Trainer/Alpine/Autocar |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster J-5G Autocar |
| C/n (msn): | 3173 |
| Aircraft Name: | The Amy Grace |
| City / Airport: | Penfield (YPEF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 15 January 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34920Submit Correction |
| View count: | 267 |
'The Amy Grace' started life as a J-5BG Cirrus Autocar. Shipped, new, to Robby's Aircraft Co., Parafield, & registered VH-RAD on 16 Aug 55. In 59 changed hands to Air Charter Ltd before re-registered as VH-WWB to Commodore Aviation, Port Lincoln, SA on 13 Mar 62. Unfortunately, crashed at Port Lincoln on 21 Feb 65. After many years dormant, restored incorporating a 180 hp Lycoming O-360 conversion, returning to Register on 8 Jan 90. Just completed another expensive restoration at Redcliffe, Qld.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-JSG |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster J-5G Autocar |
| C/n (msn): | 3173 |
| City / Airport: | Penfield (YPEF)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 15 January 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-JSG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Auster J-5/8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Auster J-5/8 Adventurer/Aiglet Trainer/Alpine/Autocar |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster J-5G Autocar |
| C/n (msn): | 3173 |
| Aircraft Name: | The Amy Grace |
| City / Airport: | Penfield (YPEF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 15 January 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34920Submit Correction |
| View count: | 267 |
'The Amy Grace' started life as a J-5BG Cirrus Autocar. Shipped, new, to Robby's Aircraft Co., Parafield, & registered VH-RAD on 16 Aug 55. In 59 changed hands to Air Charter Ltd before re-registered as VH-WWB to Commodore Aviation, Port Lincoln, SA on 13 Mar 62. Unfortunately, crashed at Port Lincoln on 21 Feb 65. After many years dormant, restored incorporating a 180 hp Lycoming O-360 conversion, returning to Register on 8 Jan 90. Just completed another expensive restoration at Redcliffe, Qld.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-JSG |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster J-5G Autocar |
| C/n (msn): | 3173 |
| City / Airport: | Penfield (YPEF)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 15 January 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZK-NZN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | British Aerospace 146 / Avro RJ |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | British Aerospace BAe-146/Avro RJ |
| Aircraft Version: | British Aerospace BAe-146-300 |
| C/n (msn): | E3177 |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 27 February 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34919Submit Correction |
| View count: | 191 |
After several years in open storage at Essendon this old girl, a remnant of the once-proud Ansett fleet, was ferried to Tullamarine where she presently resides semi-derelict, stripped of parts and awaiting the scrapper. The sunset makes a fitting allusion to her future.
| Registration / Serial: | ZK-NZN |
| Aircraft Version: | British Aerospace BAe-146-300 |
| C/n (msn): | E3177 |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 27 February 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZK-NZN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | British Aerospace 146 / Avro RJ |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | British Aerospace BAe-146/Avro RJ |
| Aircraft Version: | British Aerospace BAe-146-300 |
| C/n (msn): | E3177 |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 27 February 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34919Submit Correction |
| View count: | 191 |
After several years in open storage at Essendon this old girl, a remnant of the once-proud Ansett fleet, was ferried to Tullamarine where she presently resides semi-derelict, stripped of parts and awaiting the scrapper. The sunset makes a fitting allusion to her future.
| Registration / Serial: | ZK-NZN |
| Aircraft Version: | British Aerospace BAe-146-300 |
| C/n (msn): | E3177 |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 27 February 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EDR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 58 Baron |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 58 Baron |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 58 Baron |
| C/n (msn): | TH-46 |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Event: | Wide Bay International Airshow 2009 |
| Photo Date: | 5 July 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34918Submit Correction |
| View count: | 304 |
Seen departing after the Wide Bay International Airshow, this 1970 Baron was initially registered N4683L. It was exported to Australia nearly new, or possibly new, and registered VH-EDR on 28 May 1971.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EDR |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 58 Baron |
| C/n (msn): | TH-46 |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map | Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 5 July 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EDR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 58 Baron |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 58 Baron |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 58 Baron |
| C/n (msn): | TH-46 |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Event: | Wide Bay International Airshow 2009 |
| Photo Date: | 5 July 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34918Submit Correction |
| View count: | 304 |
Seen departing after the Wide Bay International Airshow, this 1970 Baron was initially registered N4683L. It was exported to Australia nearly new, or possibly new, and registered VH-EDR on 28 May 1971.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EDR |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 58 Baron |
| C/n (msn): | TH-46 |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map | Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 5 July 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LGL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150G/Taildragger |
| C/n (msn): | 15066454 |
| City / Airport: | Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34917Submit Correction |
| View count: | 148 |
Somewhere along the line this Cessna 150 has received a 'Texas Taildragger' conversion. A relatively recent import, it was first registered in Australia on 16 April 1996. Seen here in the sunrise at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LGL |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150G/Taildragger |
| C/n (msn): | 15066454 |
| City / Airport: | Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LGL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150G/Taildragger |
| C/n (msn): | 15066454 |
| City / Airport: | Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34917Submit Correction |
| View count: | 148 |
Somewhere along the line this Cessna 150 has received a 'Texas Taildragger' conversion. A relatively recent import, it was first registered in Australia on 16 April 1996. Seen here in the sunrise at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LGL |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150G/Taildragger |
| C/n (msn): | 15066454 |
| City / Airport: | Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N42-501 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Agusta A-109 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Agusta A-109 |
| Aircraft Version: | Agusta A-109E Power |
| C/n (msn): | 11501 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34826Submit Correction |
| View count: | 138 |
In town with sister-ship N42-505 on bushfire-support work. Three A-109s have been leased from Raytheon Australia to provide RAN 723 Squadron crews with continuation flying and for general utility work. This aircraft was initially I-RAIB, then I-POWR, then VH-NPY from 23 April to 14 June 2007.
| Registration / Serial: | N42-501 |
| Aircraft Version: | Agusta A-109E Power |
| C/n (msn): | 11501 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N42-501 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Agusta A-109 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Agusta A-109 |
| Aircraft Version: | Agusta A-109E Power |
| C/n (msn): | 11501 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34826Submit Correction |
| View count: | 138 |
In town with sister-ship N42-505 on bushfire-support work. Three A-109s have been leased from Raytheon Australia to provide RAN 723 Squadron crews with continuation flying and for general utility work. This aircraft was initially I-RAIB, then I-POWR, then VH-NPY from 23 April to 14 June 2007.
| Registration / Serial: | N42-501 |
| Aircraft Version: | Agusta A-109E Power |
| C/n (msn): | 11501 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EAD |
| Alternate Serial: | A85-435 |
| Military Code: | 35 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel |
| C/n (msn): | CA25-35 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 26 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34825Submit Correction |
| View count: | 233 |
This aircraft made its first flight at Fishermans Bend on 27 September 1956 and was delivered to the RAAF the following month. After service at 1 BFTS, and later 76 Squadron as a FAC aircraft, it was stored dismantled at Moorebank , NSW between 1985 & 1996. Sold at auction in 1996 and civil registered as VH-KHZ on 11 February 1997. Re-registered as VH-EAD on 30 April 2002 and currently on loan to HARS.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EAD |
| Alternate Serial: | A85-435 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel |
| C/n (msn): | CA25-35 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 26 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EAD |
| Alternate Serial: | A85-435 |
| Military Code: | 35 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-22/25 Winjeel |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel |
| C/n (msn): | CA25-35 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 26 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34825Submit Correction |
| View count: | 233 |
This aircraft made its first flight at Fishermans Bend on 27 September 1956 and was delivered to the RAAF the following month. After service at 1 BFTS, and later 76 Squadron as a FAC aircraft, it was stored dismantled at Moorebank , NSW between 1985 & 1996. Sold at auction in 1996 and civil registered as VH-KHZ on 11 February 1997. Re-registered as VH-EAD on 30 April 2002 and currently on loan to HARS.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EAD |
| Alternate Serial: | A85-435 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel |
| C/n (msn): | CA25-35 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 26 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-DZJ |
| Alternate Serial: | 381 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | SIAI-Marchetti S-211 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SIAI-Marchetti S-211 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti S-211 |
| C/n (msn): | 005/02-002 |
| Display Paint: | Singapore - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Event: | Wings Over Illawarra 2014 |
| Photo Date: | 4 April 2014 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34824Submit Correction |
| View count: | 772 |
Getting ready for a late afternoon flight at Wings Over the Illawarra 2014. This aircraft was built in 1985 for the Republic of Singapore Air Force and latterly stationed at RAAF Pearce. The S-211s were retired in 2009 and a few have found their way on to the Australian civil Register, this one being registered VH-DZJ(2) on 24 June 2011.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-DZJ |
| Alternate Serial: | 381 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti S-211 |
| C/n (msn): | 005/02-002 |
| Display Paint: | Singapore - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 April 2014 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-DZJ |
| Alternate Serial: | 381 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | SIAI-Marchetti S-211 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SIAI-Marchetti S-211 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti S-211 |
| C/n (msn): | 005/02-002 |
| Display Paint: | Singapore - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Event: | Wings Over Illawarra 2014 |
| Photo Date: | 4 April 2014 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34824Submit Correction |
| View count: | 772 |
Getting ready for a late afternoon flight at Wings Over the Illawarra 2014. This aircraft was built in 1985 for the Republic of Singapore Air Force and latterly stationed at RAAF Pearce. The S-211s were retired in 2009 and a few have found their way on to the Australian civil Register, this one being registered VH-DZJ(2) on 24 June 2011.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-DZJ |
| Alternate Serial: | 381 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti S-211 |
| C/n (msn): | 005/02-002 |
| Display Paint: | Singapore - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Shellharbour (YSHL / WOL)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 April 2014 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CVB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mooney M-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mooney M-20 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mooney M-20J 201 |
| C/n (msn): | 24-1004 |
| City / Airport: | Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 November 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34823Submit Correction |
| View count: | 202 |
Visitor from Castlemaine, Vic.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CVB |
| Aircraft Version: | Mooney M-20J 201 |
| C/n (msn): | 24-1004 |
| City / Airport: | Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 November 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CVB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mooney M-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mooney M-20 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mooney M-20J 201 |
| C/n (msn): | 24-1004 |
| City / Airport: | Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 November 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34823Submit Correction |
| View count: | 202 |
Visitor from Castlemaine, Vic.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CVB |
| Aircraft Version: | Mooney M-20J 201 |
| C/n (msn): | 24-1004 |
| City / Airport: | Bendigo (YBDG / BXG)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 November 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CJX |
| Alternate Serial: | 72181 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang CJ-6A |
| C/n (msn): | 3051216 |
| Display Paint: | China - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Shanghaied |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Event: | Wide Bay International Airshow 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 4 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34819Submit Correction |
| View count: | 129 |
'Shanghaied' was acquired from the Chinese PLAAF and shipped to Perth, Australia in 1995. Currently based in NSW, it is seen here as part of the 'Russian Roolettes' Yak and Nanchang formation team at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CJX |
| Alternate Serial: | 72181 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang CJ-6A |
| C/n (msn): | 3051216 |
| Display Paint: | China - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map | Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CJX |
| Alternate Serial: | 72181 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang CJ-6A |
| C/n (msn): | 3051216 |
| Display Paint: | China - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Shanghaied |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Event: | Wide Bay International Airshow 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 4 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34819Submit Correction |
| View count: | 129 |
'Shanghaied' was acquired from the Chinese PLAAF and shipped to Perth, Australia in 1995. Currently based in NSW, it is seen here as part of the 'Russian Roolettes' Yak and Nanchang formation team at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-CJX |
| Alternate Serial: | 72181 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang CJ-6A |
| C/n (msn): | 3051216 |
| Display Paint: | China - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map | Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 19-0926 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Light Aero Avid Flyer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Light Aero Avid Flyer |
| Aircraft Version: | Light Aero Avid Flyer C |
| C/n (msn): | 873 |
| City / Airport: | Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia Auster Rally 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 24 October 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34818Submit Correction |
| View count: | 95 |
This Lethbridge-based Avid was first registered with the RAAus on 12 May 1995 and illustrates the rule that leading zeros in the individual registration number need not be displayed. It's seen here at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally.
| Registration / Serial: | 19-0926 |
| Aircraft Version: | Light Aero Avid Flyer C |
| C/n (msn): | 873 |
| City / Airport: | Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 24 October 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 19-0926 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Light Aero Avid Flyer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Light Aero Avid Flyer |
| Aircraft Version: | Light Aero Avid Flyer C |
| C/n (msn): | 873 |
| City / Airport: | Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia Auster Rally 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 24 October 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34818Submit Correction |
| View count: | 95 |
This Lethbridge-based Avid was first registered with the RAAus on 12 May 1995 and illustrates the rule that leading zeros in the individual registration number need not be displayed. It's seen here at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally.
| Registration / Serial: | 19-0926 |
| Aircraft Version: | Light Aero Avid Flyer C |
| C/n (msn): | 873 |
| City / Airport: | Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 24 October 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LUA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Luscombe 8 Silvaire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Luscombe 8 Silvaire |
| Aircraft Version: | Luscombe 8A Silvaire |
| C/n (msn): | 2105 |
| City / Airport: | Temora (YTEM / TEM)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2008 |
| Photo Date: | 25 April 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34817Submit Correction |
| View count: | 184 |
This 1946 Luscombe Silvaire was first registered in Australia on 28 March 1990. It was visiting the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LUA |
| Aircraft Version: | Luscombe 8A Silvaire |
| C/n (msn): | 2105 |
| City / Airport: | Temora (YTEM / TEM)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 April 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LUA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Luscombe 8 Silvaire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Luscombe 8 Silvaire |
| Aircraft Version: | Luscombe 8A Silvaire |
| C/n (msn): | 2105 |
| City / Airport: | Temora (YTEM / TEM)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2008 |
| Photo Date: | 25 April 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34817Submit Correction |
| View count: | 184 |
This 1946 Luscombe Silvaire was first registered in Australia on 28 March 1990. It was visiting the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LUA |
| Aircraft Version: | Luscombe 8A Silvaire |
| C/n (msn): | 2105 |
| City / Airport: | Temora (YTEM / TEM)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 April 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-DJA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-28 Cherokee |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser |
| C/n (msn): | 28-7425288 |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34809Submit Correction |
| View count: | 123 |
This 1974 Cherokee Cruiser was registered new in Australia on 27 September that year.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-DJA |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser |
| C/n (msn): | 28-7425288 |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-DJA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-28 Cherokee |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser |
| C/n (msn): | 28-7425288 |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34809Submit Correction |
| View count: | 123 |
This 1974 Cherokee Cruiser was registered new in Australia on 27 September that year.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-DJA |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser |
| C/n (msn): | 28-7425288 |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-PBN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-38 Tomahawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-38 Tomahawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk |
| C/n (msn): | 38-79A0629 |
| City / Airport: | Shepparton (YSHT / SHT)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34808Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1302 |
This Mildura-based Tomahawk was one of numerous visitors to Shep for the funeral of the great Pip Borrman: note the flag at half-mast. The aircraft was registered new in Australia on 2 July 1979.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-PBN |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk |
| C/n (msn): | 38-79A0629 |
| City / Airport: | Shepparton (YSHT / SHT)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-PBN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-38 Tomahawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-38 Tomahawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk |
| C/n (msn): | 38-79A0629 |
| City / Airport: | Shepparton (YSHT / SHT)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34808Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1302 |
This Mildura-based Tomahawk was one of numerous visitors to Shep for the funeral of the great Pip Borrman: note the flag at half-mast. The aircraft was registered new in Australia on 2 July 1979.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-PBN |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk |
| C/n (msn): | 38-79A0629 |
| City / Airport: | Shepparton (YSHT / SHT)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EXV |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero 520 Commander |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero 500/520/560/680/720 Commander |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero 560E Commander |
| C/n (msn): | 646 |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 27 October 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34807Submit Correction |
| View count: | 196 |
This poor Aero Commander seems to be just slowly rotting away.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EXV |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero 560E Commander |
| C/n (msn): | 646 |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 27 October 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EXV |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero 520 Commander |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero 500/520/560/680/720 Commander |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero 560E Commander |
| C/n (msn): | 646 |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 27 October 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34807Submit Correction |
| View count: | 196 |
This poor Aero Commander seems to be just slowly rotting away.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EXV |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero 560E Commander |
| C/n (msn): | 646 |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 27 October 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-UIE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 204 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois) |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell UH-1E Iroquois |
| C/n (msn): | 6199 |
| City / Airport: | Middlebrook StationMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 April 2012 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34800Submit Correction |
| View count: | 251 |
Sitting in the long grass off the strip at Middlebrook. Built in 1967 to a USMC order as a Bell UH-1E, Bu 155344. Disposed of around 1997 and heavily modified for civil work by Williams. Registered N454CC. Exported to Australia in 2011 and re-registered VH-UIE(5) on 7 April that year.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-UIE |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell UH-1E Iroquois |
| C/n (msn): | 6199 |
| City / Airport: | Middlebrook StationMap | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 April 2012 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-UIE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 204 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois) |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell UH-1E Iroquois |
| C/n (msn): | 6199 |
| City / Airport: | Middlebrook StationMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 April 2012 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34800Submit Correction |
| View count: | 251 |
Sitting in the long grass off the strip at Middlebrook. Built in 1967 to a USMC order as a Bell UH-1E, Bu 155344. Disposed of around 1997 and heavily modified for civil work by Williams. Registered N454CC. Exported to Australia in 2011 and re-registered VH-UIE(5) on 7 April that year.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-UIE |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell UH-1E Iroquois |
| C/n (msn): | 6199 |
| City / Airport: | Middlebrook StationMap | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 April 2012 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MCT |
| Alternate Serial: | A19-046 |
| Military Code: | 46 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | AESL CT-4 Airtrainer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer |
| Aircraft Version: | New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer |
| C/n (msn): | 046 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Kyneton (YKTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 29 March 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34799Submit Correction |
| View count: | 141 |
This Parrot was allocated the New Zealand ferry registration ZK-EAI and was delivered to the RAAF on 12 September 1975. All of its service was with the Aircraft Research and Development Unit at RAAF Edinburgh, SA. It was sold and registered VH-MCT on 30 July 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MCT |
| Alternate Serial: | A19-046 |
| Aircraft Version: | New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer |
| C/n (msn): | 046 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Kyneton (YKTN)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 29 March 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MCT |
| Alternate Serial: | A19-046 |
| Military Code: | 46 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | AESL CT-4 Airtrainer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | New Zealand CT-4 Airtrainer |
| Aircraft Version: | New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer |
| C/n (msn): | 046 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Kyneton (YKTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 29 March 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34799Submit Correction |
| View count: | 141 |
This Parrot was allocated the New Zealand ferry registration ZK-EAI and was delivered to the RAAF on 12 September 1975. All of its service was with the Aircraft Research and Development Unit at RAAF Edinburgh, SA. It was sold and registered VH-MCT on 30 July 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MCT |
| Alternate Serial: | A19-046 |
| Aircraft Version: | New Zealand CT-4A Airtrainer |
| C/n (msn): | 046 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Kyneton (YKTN)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 29 March 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 14 October 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34781 |
| View count: | 90 |
Spotters delight! At the international terminal, working clockwise from the Singapore's Star Alliance B747-412 9V-SPP at the bottom are: Malaysian B777-2H6/ER 9M-MRQ; Thai A340-541 HS-TLA; Qantas B747-438 VH-OJM; and Austrian B777-2Z9/ER OE-LPA. Note also the Eastern Dash 8 lining up on Runway 27 at the top and, unusually, the other Eastern Dash 8 taxing to the Freight Apron at the bottom. To complete the picture, the 'Queensland Virgin', VH-VOJ is parked at the Virgin finger.
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL) |
| Photo Date: | 14 October 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 14 October 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34781 |
| View count: | 90 |
Spotters delight! At the international terminal, working clockwise from the Singapore's Star Alliance B747-412 9V-SPP at the bottom are: Malaysian B777-2H6/ER 9M-MRQ; Thai A340-541 HS-TLA; Qantas B747-438 VH-OJM; and Austrian B777-2Z9/ER OE-LPA. Note also the Eastern Dash 8 lining up on Runway 27 at the top and, unusually, the other Eastern Dash 8 taxing to the Freight Apron at the bottom. To complete the picture, the 'Queensland Virgin', VH-VOJ is parked at the Virgin finger.
| City / Airport: | Melbourne (YMML / MEL) |
| Photo Date: | 14 October 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MKV |
| Alternate Serial: | MS939 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Taylorcraft Plus D |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Taylorcraft D/E/F/G/J Auster Mk1/2/3/4/5 |
| Aircraft Version: | Taylorcraft J Auster Mk5 |
| C/n (msn): | 804 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ballarat (YBLT)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 30 March 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34780Submit Correction |
| View count: | 250 |
Built as an Auster Mk IV, MS939, during January 1944. Struck off charge from the RAF on 25 March 1948 and eventually civilianised as an Auster 5 registered as G-AJYP on 20 April 1950. Sold to Singapore in June 1952 and re-registered VR-SDQ. Sold to Australia in January 1959 but not initially re-registered. Eventually registered VH-MKV on 30 May 1997. Currently based at Ballarat.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MKV |
| Alternate Serial: | MS939 |
| Aircraft Version: | Taylorcraft J Auster Mk5 |
| C/n (msn): | 804 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ballarat (YBLT)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 30 March 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MKV |
| Alternate Serial: | MS939 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Taylorcraft Plus D |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Taylorcraft D/E/F/G/J Auster Mk1/2/3/4/5 |
| Aircraft Version: | Taylorcraft J Auster Mk5 |
| C/n (msn): | 804 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ballarat (YBLT)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 30 March 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 34780Submit Correction |
| View count: | 250 |
Built as an Auster Mk IV, MS939, during January 1944. Struck off charge from the RAF on 25 March 1948 and eventually civilianised as an Auster 5 registered as G-AJYP on 20 April 1950. Sold to Singapore in June 1952 and re-registered VR-SDQ. Sold to Australia in January 1959 but not initially re-registered. Eventually registered VH-MKV on 30 May 1997. Currently based at Ballarat.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MKV |
| Alternate Serial: | MS939 |
| Aircraft Version: | Taylorcraft J Auster Mk5 |
| C/n (msn): | 804 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ballarat (YBLT)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 30 March 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |