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Registration / Serial:N27297
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-735
Operator Titles:SkyWest Airlines
City / Airport:Phoenix - Sky Harbor International (KPHX / PHX)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1996
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:42619Submit Correction
View count: 249
Registration / Serial:N27297
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-735
Operator Titles:SkyWest Airlines
City / Airport:Phoenix - Sky Harbor International (KPHX / PHX)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1996
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N27297
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-735
Operator Titles:SkyWest Airlines
City / Airport:Phoenix - Sky Harbor International (KPHX / PHX)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1996
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:42619Submit Correction
View count: 249
Registration / Serial:N27297
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-735
Operator Titles:SkyWest Airlines
City / Airport:Phoenix - Sky Harbor International (KPHX / PHX)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1996
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEP
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-567
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:26 July 2008
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Photo ID:42218Submit Correction
View count: 282
Registration / Serial:VH-EEP
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-567
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:26 July 2008
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEP
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-567
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:26 July 2008
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Photo ID:42218Submit Correction
View count: 282
Registration / Serial:VH-EEP
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-567
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:26 July 2008
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Registration / Serial:VH-VEU
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-797B
Operator Titles:(Vee H Aviation)
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 March 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41304Submit Correction
View count: 160
This Metro is currently based in Canberra on charter work with Vee H Aviation, also known as Corporate Air. It originally came to Australia with Kendell Airlines as VH-KDJ, being first registered on 7 August 1992. It was later with Rex before joining the Vee H fleet in 2006.
Registration / Serial:VH-VEU
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-797B
Operator Titles:(Vee H Aviation)
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 March 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-VEU
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-797B
Operator Titles:(Vee H Aviation)
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 March 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41304Submit Correction
View count: 160
This Metro is currently based in Canberra on charter work with Vee H Aviation, also known as Corporate Air. It originally came to Australia with Kendell Airlines as VH-KDJ, being first registered on 7 August 1992. It was later with Rex before joining the Vee H fleet in 2006.
Registration / Serial:VH-VEU
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-797B
Operator Titles:(Vee H Aviation)
City / Airport:Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 March 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40581Submit Correction
View count: 139
This 1985 Metro has an interesting history. It was originally N614AV with Air Virginia, which became Nashville Eagle. It then went to Flagship Airlines, then Wings West. In 1987 it was being operated for American Eagle. At some stage it was reacquired by the manufacturer and converted to the prototype Fairchild Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft, carrying a phased-array radar in a long pod under the fuselage. Returned to standard configuration and exported to Australia, becoming VH-SSZ on 29 September 1994. It's been VH-EES since Jul 2001.
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40581Submit Correction
View count: 139
This 1985 Metro has an interesting history. It was originally N614AV with Air Virginia, which became Nashville Eagle. It then went to Flagship Airlines, then Wings West. In 1987 it was being operated for American Eagle. At some stage it was reacquired by the manufacturer and converted to the prototype Fairchild Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft, carrying a phased-array radar in a long pod under the fuselage. Returned to standard configuration and exported to Australia, becoming VH-SSZ on 29 September 1994. It's been VH-EES since Jul 2001.
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:25 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40580Submit Correction
View count: 146
This 1985-model Metro went first to Pioneer Airlines as N2680V. In 1988 it was leased to Wings West Airlines, who re-registered it as N346AE in 1990. In March 1993 it was returned to the leasing company and later that year was sold in Australia, becoming VH-SSW on 15 December with Newcastle Aviation. It went to Pel-Air Express in December 1994, but was not re-registered until February 2002. This aircraft is actually VH-EER(4) - number 3 also being a Metro, just to make things confusing! Retired now.
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40580Submit Correction
View count: 146
This 1985-model Metro went first to Pioneer Airlines as N2680V. In 1988 it was leased to Wings West Airlines, who re-registered it as N346AE in 1990. In March 1993 it was returned to the leasing company and later that year was sold in Australia, becoming VH-SSW on 15 December with Newcastle Aviation. It went to Pel-Air Express in December 1994, but was not re-registered until February 2002. This aircraft is actually VH-EER(4) - number 3 also being a Metro, just to make things confusing! Retired now.
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40282Submit Correction
View count: 170
This 1985 Metro has an interesting history. Originally N614AV with Air Virginia, which became Nashville Eagle. Then went to Flagship Airlines, then Wings West. In 1987 was being operated for American Eagle. At some stage it was reacquired by the manufacturer and converted to the prototype Fairchild Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft, carrying a phased-array radar in a long pod under the fuselage. Returned to standard configuration and exported to Australia, becoming VH-SSZ on 29 September 1994. VH-EES since Jul 2001.
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40282Submit Correction
View count: 170
This 1985 Metro has an interesting history. Originally N614AV with Air Virginia, which became Nashville Eagle. Then went to Flagship Airlines, then Wings West. In 1987 was being operated for American Eagle. At some stage it was reacquired by the manufacturer and converted to the prototype Fairchild Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft, carrying a phased-array radar in a long pod under the fuselage. Returned to standard configuration and exported to Australia, becoming VH-SSZ on 29 September 1994. VH-EES since Jul 2001.
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:31 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KAN
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-838B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:11 February 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40167Submit Correction
View count: 221
This Metro was built for Kendell Airlines in 1993, but initially registered to Fairchild as N3021U for the ferry to Australia. It arrived at Kendell's Wagga base on 22 Aug and was re-registered VH-KAN on the 26th. After Kendell was sold, the aircraft was re-registered to Regional Express (Rex) on 2 Sept 2002. In 2006 Rex announced that they were planning to retire all their Metros from passenger service, and VH-KAN was subsequently re-registered to Rex subsidiary Pel-Air on 22 Dec that year.
Registration / Serial:VH-KAN
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-838B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:11 February 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KAN
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-838B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:11 February 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:40167Submit Correction
View count: 221
This Metro was built for Kendell Airlines in 1993, but initially registered to Fairchild as N3021U for the ferry to Australia. It arrived at Kendell's Wagga base on 22 Aug and was re-registered VH-KAN on the 26th. After Kendell was sold, the aircraft was re-registered to Regional Express (Rex) on 2 Sept 2002. In 2006 Rex announced that they were planning to retire all their Metros from passenger service, and VH-KAN was subsequently re-registered to Rex subsidiary Pel-Air on 22 Dec that year.
Registration / Serial:VH-KAN
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-838B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:11 February 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KAN
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-838B
Operator Titles:Kendell Airlines
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 September 1993
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:40092Submit Correction
View count: 252
Registration / Serial:VH-KAN
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-838B
Operator Titles:Kendell Airlines
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 September 1993
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-KAN
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-838B
Operator Titles:Kendell Airlines
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 September 1993
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:40092Submit Correction
View count: 252
Registration / Serial:VH-KAN
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-838B
Operator Titles:Kendell Airlines
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 September 1993
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEP
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-567
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:39458Submit Correction
View count: 206
These 'Flying Pencils' are nocturnal and usually parked during the day where they can't be got at, so it was a lucky break to see this one parked by the fence. First registered in Australia on 10 December 1996, this 1983-model was formerly N3113T and N567UP.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEP
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-567
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEP
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-567
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:39458Submit Correction
View count: 206
These 'Flying Pencils' are nocturnal and usually parked during the day where they can't be got at, so it was a lucky break to see this one parked by the fence. First registered in Australia on 10 December 1996, this 1983-model was formerly N3113T and N567UP.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEP
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-567
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:11 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEU
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-619B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:39149Submit Correction
View count: 133
This Metro was first registered in Australia on 26 February 1993 as VH-UZA. It was later VH-OYC before becoming VH-EEU. Before coming to Australia, it was N619AV.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEU
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-619B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEU
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-619B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:39149Submit Correction
View count: 133
This Metro was first registered in Australia on 26 February 1993 as VH-UZA. It was later VH-OYC before becoming VH-EEU. Before coming to Australia, it was N619AV.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEU
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-619B
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Aviation
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 July 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KDJ
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-797B
Operator Titles:Kendell Airlines
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:26 April 1993
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:37970Submit Correction
View count: 148
Registration / Serial:VH-KDJ
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-797B
Operator Titles:Kendell Airlines
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:26 April 1993
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-KDJ
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-797B
Operator Titles:Kendell Airlines
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:26 April 1993
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:37970Submit Correction
View count: 148
Registration / Serial:VH-KDJ
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-797B
Operator Titles:Kendell Airlines
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:26 April 1993
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEO
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-564
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37883Submit Correction
View count: 189
The Expediter is a purpose-built freighter with strengthened floor. This one was built in 1983 and registered N3114B, later going to United Parcel Service as N564UP. It was one of three Expediters obtained by Pel-Air in 1996 and was re-registered VH-EEO on 10 December that year. This shot shows it retired at the Rex maintenance base (Rex owns Pel-Air) awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEO
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-564
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEO
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-564
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37883Submit Correction
View count: 189
The Expediter is a purpose-built freighter with strengthened floor. This one was built in 1983 and registered N3114B, later going to United Parcel Service as N564UP. It was one of three Expediters obtained by Pel-Air in 1996 and was re-registered VH-EEO on 10 December that year. This shot shows it retired at the Rex maintenance base (Rex owns Pel-Air) awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEO
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-564
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-UUO
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-530
Operator Titles:Jetcraft Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - Archerfield (YBAF)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37777Submit Correction
View count: 202
Awaiting maintenance at Archerfield.
Registration / Serial:VH-UUO
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-530
Operator Titles:Jetcraft Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - Archerfield (YBAF)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-UUO
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-530
Operator Titles:Jetcraft Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - Archerfield (YBAF)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37777Submit Correction
View count: 202
Awaiting maintenance at Archerfield.
Registration / Serial:VH-UUO
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-530
Operator Titles:Jetcraft Aviation
City / Airport:Brisbane - Archerfield (YBAF)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:6 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37573Submit Correction
View count: 167
This 1985-model Metro went first to Pioneer Airlines as N2680V. In 1988 it was leased to Wings West Airlines, who re-registered it as N346AE in 1990. In March 1993 it was returned to the leasing company and later that year was sold in Australia, becoming VH-SSW on 15 December with Newcastle Aviation. It went to Pel-Air Express in December 1994, but was not re-registered until February 2002. This aircraft is actually VH-EER(4) - number 3 also being a Metro, just to make things confusing!
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37573Submit Correction
View count: 167
This 1985-model Metro went first to Pioneer Airlines as N2680V. In 1988 it was leased to Wings West Airlines, who re-registered it as N346AE in 1990. In March 1993 it was returned to the leasing company and later that year was sold in Australia, becoming VH-SSW on 15 December with Newcastle Aviation. It went to Pel-Air Express in December 1994, but was not re-registered until February 2002. This aircraft is actually VH-EER(4) - number 3 also being a Metro, just to make things confusing!
Registration / Serial:VH-EER
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-632
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:5 August 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KEX
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-872B
Operator Titles:Sunshine Express Airlines
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37280Submit Correction
View count: 162
New colours for an old stager! This former Kendell/Rex aircraft has only just joined the Sunshine Express fleet.
Registration / Serial:VH-KEX
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-872B
Operator Titles:Sunshine Express Airlines
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-KEX
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-872B
Operator Titles:Sunshine Express Airlines
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:37280Submit Correction
View count: 162
New colours for an old stager! This former Kendell/Rex aircraft has only just joined the Sunshine Express fleet.
Registration / Serial:VH-KEX
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-872B
Operator Titles:Sunshine Express Airlines
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEJ
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-617
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36546Submit Correction
View count: 147
This 1985-production Metro was delivered to Wings West as N26838 in April 1986. In 1988 it was re-registered as N350AE, and in 1993 was placed in storage. Sold in Australia, it was re-registered VH-SSV to Newcastle Aviation on 27 September 1993. From the following year it was operated by Pel-Air Express, with a brief lease to Qwestair. In 2000 it was briefly re-registered VH-EER before returning to VH-SSV. In July 2001 it was re-registered again as VH-EEJ. Seen here awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEJ
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-617
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEJ
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-617
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36546Submit Correction
View count: 147
This 1985-production Metro was delivered to Wings West as N26838 in April 1986. In 1988 it was re-registered as N350AE, and in 1993 was placed in storage. Sold in Australia, it was re-registered VH-SSV to Newcastle Aviation on 27 September 1993. From the following year it was operated by Pel-Air Express, with a brief lease to Qwestair. In 2000 it was briefly re-registered VH-EER before returning to VH-SSV. In July 2001 it was re-registered again as VH-EEJ. Seen here awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEJ
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-617
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SEY
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-800B
Operator Titles:Sunshine Express Airlines
Aircraft Name:City of Biloela
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35797Submit Correction
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'City of Biloela' This attractive Metro seemed to be parked for most of the day.
Registration / Serial:VH-SEY
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-800B
Operator Titles:Sunshine Express Airlines
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-SEY
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-800B
Operator Titles:Sunshine Express Airlines
Aircraft Name:City of Biloela
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35797Submit Correction
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'City of Biloela' This attractive Metro seemed to be parked for most of the day.
Registration / Serial:VH-SEY
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227DC Metro 23
C/n (msn):DC-800B
Operator Titles:Sunshine Express Airlines
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:5 May 2006
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-OZN
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-665
City / Airport:Broken Hill (YBHI / BHQ)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:3 October 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35634Submit Correction
View count: 236
Even the old Metro can look good with the right colour scheme! This 1984 Metro was orignally registered in the USA as N2698C. It was re-registered VH-OZN(2) on 3 September 2007.
Registration / Serial:VH-OZN
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-665
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-OZN
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-665
City / Airport:Broken Hill (YBHI / BHQ)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:3 October 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:35634Submit Correction
View count: 236
Even the old Metro can look good with the right colour scheme! This 1984 Metro was orignally registered in the USA as N2698C. It was re-registered VH-OZN(2) on 3 September 2007.
Registration / Serial:VH-OZN
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-665
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-EES
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34321Submit Correction
View count: 164
This 1985 Metro has an interesting history. Originally N614AV with Air Virginia; became Nashville Eagle. Then to Flagship Airlines, then Wings West. In 1987 operated for American Eagle. At some stage reacquired by Fairchild & converted to prototype Fairchild Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft, carrying a phased-array radar in a long pod under the fuselage. Returned to standard configuration & exported to Australia, becoming VH-SSZ 29 September 1994. VH-EES since Jul 2001. Now awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34321Submit Correction
View count: 164
This 1985 Metro has an interesting history. Originally N614AV with Air Virginia; became Nashville Eagle. Then to Flagship Airlines, then Wings West. In 1987 operated for American Eagle. At some stage reacquired by Fairchild & converted to prototype Fairchild Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft, carrying a phased-array radar in a long pod under the fuselage. Returned to standard configuration & exported to Australia, becoming VH-SSZ 29 September 1994. VH-EES since Jul 2001. Now awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EES
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-614
Operator Titles:Pel-Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEP
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-567
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34091Submit Correction
View count: 154
The Expediter is a purpose-built freighter with strengthened floor. This one was built in 1983 and registered N3113T, later going to United Parcel Service as N567UP. It was one of three Expediters obtained by Pel-Air in 1996 and was re-registered VH-EEP on 10 December that year. This shot shows it retired at the Rex maintenance base (Rex owns Pel-Air) awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEP
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-567
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:VH-EEP
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-567
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34091Submit Correction
View count: 154
The Expediter is a purpose-built freighter with strengthened floor. This one was built in 1983 and registered N3113T, later going to United Parcel Service as N567UP. It was one of three Expediters obtained by Pel-Air in 1996 and was re-registered VH-EEP on 10 December that year. This shot shows it retired at the Rex maintenance base (Rex owns Pel-Air) awaiting disposal.
Registration / Serial:VH-EEP
Aircraft Version:Fairchild SA-227AT Expediter
C/n (msn):AT-567
Operator Titles:Australian Air Express
City / Airport:Wagga Wagga - Forest Hill (YSWG / WGA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:18 July 2010
Photo by:Phil VabreContact