3386 results found
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EON |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-22-108 Colt |
| C/n (msn): | 22-9835 |
| City / Airport: | Narrandera (YNAR / NRA)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2006 |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41854Submit Correction |
| View count: | 465 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EON |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-22-108 Colt |
| C/n (msn): | 22-9835 |
| City / Airport: | Narrandera (YNAR / NRA)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EON |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Caribbean/Colt |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-22-108 Colt |
| C/n (msn): | 22-9835 |
| City / Airport: | Narrandera (YNAR / NRA)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2006 |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41854Submit Correction |
| View count: | 465 |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EON |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-22-108 Colt |
| C/n (msn): | 22-9835 |
| City / Airport: | Narrandera (YNAR / NRA)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-IFT |
| Aircraft Original Type: | American AA-5 Traveler |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman American AA-5 Traveler/Cheetah/Tiger |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman American AA-5B Tiger |
| C/n (msn): | AA5B-0621 |
| Operator Titles: | Mobile One Australia |
| City / Airport: | Narromine (YNRM)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Event: | Narromine Airshow 2005 |
| Photo Date: | 2 October 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41853Submit Correction |
| View count: | 365 |
Visitor to the Narromine Airshow.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-IFT |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman American AA-5B Tiger |
| C/n (msn): | AA5B-0621 |
| Operator Titles: | Mobile One Australia |
| City / Airport: | Narromine (YNRM)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 2 October 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-IFT |
| Aircraft Original Type: | American AA-5 Traveler |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman American AA-5 Traveler/Cheetah/Tiger |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman American AA-5B Tiger |
| C/n (msn): | AA5B-0621 |
| Operator Titles: | Mobile One Australia |
| City / Airport: | Narromine (YNRM)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Event: | Narromine Airshow 2005 |
| Photo Date: | 2 October 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41853Submit Correction |
| View count: | 365 |
Visitor to the Narromine Airshow.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-IFT |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman American AA-5B Tiger |
| C/n (msn): | AA5B-0621 |
| Operator Titles: | Mobile One Australia |
| City / Airport: | Narromine (YNRM)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 2 October 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-KOY |
| Alternate Serial: | A16-112 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 14 Super Electra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed B14/214/414 Hudson |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed 414 Hudson Mk.III |
| C/n (msn): | 414-6041 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | The Tojo Busters |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | RAAF 90th Anniversary Air Pilgrimage 2011 |
| Photo Date: | 31 March 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41837Submit Correction |
| View count: | 275 |
At the birthplace of the RAAF for the RAAF 90th Anniversary Air Pilgrimage. Built to an Australian order but allocated USAAC serial 41-23182 for admin purposes. Taken on RAAF charge 5 Dec 1941 as A16-112. Served with 14, 32 & 6 Sqns, RAAF Survey Flight. Sold 29 Nov 46 & acquired by East West Airlines, reg VH-BNJ Apr 49, later VH-EWA. Sold to Adastra Airways Jul 53 & re-reg VH-AIU, later VH-AGS. First flight as VH-KOY 10 Apr 93.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-KOY |
| Alternate Serial: | A16-112 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed 414 Hudson Mk.III |
| C/n (msn): | 414-6041 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 31 March 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-KOY |
| Alternate Serial: | A16-112 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 14 Super Electra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed B14/214/414 Hudson |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed 414 Hudson Mk.III |
| C/n (msn): | 414-6041 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | The Tojo Busters |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | RAAF 90th Anniversary Air Pilgrimage 2011 |
| Photo Date: | 31 March 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41837Submit Correction |
| View count: | 275 |
At the birthplace of the RAAF for the RAAF 90th Anniversary Air Pilgrimage. Built to an Australian order but allocated USAAC serial 41-23182 for admin purposes. Taken on RAAF charge 5 Dec 1941 as A16-112. Served with 14, 32 & 6 Sqns, RAAF Survey Flight. Sold 29 Nov 46 & acquired by East West Airlines, reg VH-BNJ Apr 49, later VH-EWA. Sold to Adastra Airways Jul 53 & re-reg VH-AIU, later VH-AGS. First flight as VH-KOY 10 Apr 93.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-KOY |
| Alternate Serial: | A16-112 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed 414 Hudson Mk.III |
| C/n (msn): | 414-6041 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 31 March 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MDI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Van's RV-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Van's RV-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Van's RV-6 |
| C/n (msn): | Q260X |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Event: | Wide Bay International Airshow 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41736Submit Correction |
| View count: | 188 |
This RV-6 is a long way from its current home in Port Lincoln, SA, although its cn shows it was orignally built in Queensland. First registered on 27 June 2001 and seen here at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MDI |
| Aircraft Version: | Van's RV-6 |
| C/n (msn): | Q260X |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map | Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MDI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Van's RV-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Van's RV-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Van's RV-6 |
| C/n (msn): | Q260X |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Event: | Wide Bay International Airshow 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41736Submit Correction |
| View count: | 188 |
This RV-6 is a long way from its current home in Port Lincoln, SA, although its cn shows it was orignally built in Queensland. First registered on 27 June 2001 and seen here at the Wide Bay International Airshow.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MDI |
| Aircraft Version: | Van's RV-6 |
| C/n (msn): | Q260X |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map | Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MYN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Thorp T-18 Tiger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Thorp T-18 Tiger |
| Aircraft Version: | Thorp T-18C Tiger |
| C/n (msn): | N86 |
| City / Airport: | Langwell StationMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41731Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
Arriving for breakfast at Langwell on the way home from the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally. This attractive homebuilt T-18 was first registered on 30 April 1986. Unfortunately the owner busted a spat and gear-leg fairing on the rough Langwell strip.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MYN |
| Aircraft Version: | Thorp T-18C Tiger |
| C/n (msn): | N86 |
| City / Airport: | Langwell StationMap | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MYN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Thorp T-18 Tiger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Thorp T-18 Tiger |
| Aircraft Version: | Thorp T-18C Tiger |
| C/n (msn): | N86 |
| City / Airport: | Langwell StationMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41731Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
Arriving for breakfast at Langwell on the way home from the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally. This attractive homebuilt T-18 was first registered on 30 April 1986. Unfortunately the owner busted a spat and gear-leg fairing on the rough Langwell strip.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MYN |
| Aircraft Version: | Thorp T-18C Tiger |
| C/n (msn): | N86 |
| City / Airport: | Langwell StationMap | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 19-5386 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Agro-Copteros MXP-740 Savannah |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | ICP MXP-740/741 Savannah |
| Aircraft Version: | ICP MXP-740 Savannah VG |
| C/n (msn): | 06-10-51-541 |
| Operator Titles: | Kyabram Motorcycle & Power Equipment |
| City / Airport: | Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia Auster Rally 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 23 October 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41730Submit Correction |
| View count: | 203 |
This locally-based Savannah was a visitor to the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally. It was first registered with the RAAus on 2 August 2008.
| Registration / Serial: | 19-5386 |
| Aircraft Version: | ICP MXP-740 Savannah VG |
| C/n (msn): | 06-10-51-541 |
| Operator Titles: | Kyabram Motorcycle & Power Equipment |
| City / Airport: | Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 23 October 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 19-5386 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Agro-Copteros MXP-740 Savannah |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | ICP MXP-740/741 Savannah |
| Aircraft Version: | ICP MXP-740 Savannah VG |
| C/n (msn): | 06-10-51-541 |
| Operator Titles: | Kyabram Motorcycle & Power Equipment |
| City / Airport: | Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia Auster Rally 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 23 October 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41730Submit Correction |
| View count: | 203 |
This locally-based Savannah was a visitor to the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally. It was first registered with the RAAus on 2 August 2008.
| Registration / Serial: | 19-5386 |
| Aircraft Version: | ICP MXP-740 Savannah VG |
| C/n (msn): | 06-10-51-541 |
| Operator Titles: | Kyabram Motorcycle & Power Equipment |
| City / Airport: | Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 23 October 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 19-4777 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Jabiru J160 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Jabiru J160 |
| Aircraft Version: | Jabiru J160 |
| C/n (msn): | 050 |
| 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: | 41729Submit Correction |
| View count: | 157 |
This Jabiru was attending the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally. It was registered with the RAAus on 18 August 2006.
| Registration / Serial: | 19-4777 |
| Aircraft Version: | Jabiru J160 |
| C/n (msn): | 050 |
| City / Airport: | Broken Hill (YBHI / BHQ)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 19-4777 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Jabiru J160 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Jabiru J160 |
| Aircraft Version: | Jabiru J160 |
| C/n (msn): | 050 |
| 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: | 41729Submit Correction |
| View count: | 157 |
This Jabiru was attending the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally. It was registered with the RAAus on 18 August 2006.
| Registration / Serial: | 19-4777 |
| Aircraft Version: | Jabiru J160 |
| C/n (msn): | 050 |
| City / Airport: | Broken Hill (YBHI / BHQ)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A97-214 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3214 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Collection: | RAAF Museum |
| Photo Date: | 28 February 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41720Submit Correction |
| View count: | 805 |
Looking a bit faded now, this C-130A-50-LM was allocated the USAF serial 57-0507 for administrative purposes but was delivered new to the RAAF on 14 January 1959. It served all its career with 36 Squadron until retired in May 1975. Along with the RAAF's other C-130As, this aircraft was stored at RAAF Laverton between 1978 and 1994 while abortive attempts were made to sell these useful aircraft. On 22 May 1994, A97-214 was trucked the few miles to RAAF Point Cook to join the RAAF Museum collection.
| Registration / Serial: | A97-214 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3214 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 February 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A97-214 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3214 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Collection: | RAAF Museum |
| Photo Date: | 28 February 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41720Submit Correction |
| View count: | 805 |
Looking a bit faded now, this C-130A-50-LM was allocated the USAF serial 57-0507 for administrative purposes but was delivered new to the RAAF on 14 January 1959. It served all its career with 36 Squadron until retired in May 1975. Along with the RAAF's other C-130As, this aircraft was stored at RAAF Laverton between 1978 and 1994 while abortive attempts were made to sell these useful aircraft. On 22 May 1994, A97-214 was trucked the few miles to RAAF Point Cook to join the RAAF Museum collection.
| Registration / Serial: | A97-214 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3214 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 February 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AWG |
| Alternate Serial: | S-23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ryan ST |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ryan ST |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan STM-S2 |
| C/n (msn): | 459 |
| Display Paint: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41719Submit Correction |
| View count: | 636 |
Built for the Netherlands Navy in the East Indies. Shipped to Australia ahead of the Japanese advance. Taken over by the RAAF in 1942 as A50-11. Sold April 1945 & registered VH-AGD later that year. Crashed Mildura 1967 but subsequently rebuilt and registered VH-AWG(3). Seen here departing from static display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AWG |
| Alternate Serial: | S-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan STM-S2 |
| C/n (msn): | 459 |
| Display Paint: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AWG |
| Alternate Serial: | S-23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ryan ST |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ryan ST |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan STM-S2 |
| C/n (msn): | 459 |
| Display Paint: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Houdini Centenary Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41719Submit Correction |
| View count: | 636 |
Built for the Netherlands Navy in the East Indies. Shipped to Australia ahead of the Japanese advance. Taken over by the RAAF in 1942 as A50-11. Sold April 1945 & registered VH-AGD later that year. Crashed Mildura 1967 but subsequently rebuilt and registered VH-AWG(3). Seen here departing from static display at the Houdini-Centenary Air Show.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AWG |
| Alternate Serial: | S-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan STM-S2 |
| C/n (msn): | 459 |
| Display Paint: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Melton (YMEL)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LWC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Jabiru J230 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Jabiru J230 |
| Aircraft Version: | Jabiru J230 |
| C/n (msn): | 293 |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Event: | Wide Bay International Airshow 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41718Submit Correction |
| View count: | 186 |
This comparatively rare VH-registered Jab was attending the 'Back to the Nest' fly-in at the Wide Bay International Airshow. It hails from Guyra, NSW.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LWC |
| Aircraft Version: | Jabiru J230 |
| C/n (msn): | 293 |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map | Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LWC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Jabiru J230 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Jabiru J230 |
| Aircraft Version: | Jabiru J230 |
| C/n (msn): | 293 |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Event: | Wide Bay International Airshow 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41718Submit Correction |
| View count: | 186 |
This comparatively rare VH-registered Jab was attending the 'Back to the Nest' fly-in at the Wide Bay International Airshow. It hails from Guyra, NSW.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-LWC |
| Aircraft Version: | Jabiru J230 |
| C/n (msn): | 293 |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map | Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N179AC |
| Fleet number: | 739 |
| Other Marks: | 341 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-64 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane |
| C/n (msn): | 64091 |
| Operator Titles: | Erickson Air-Crane / Helicorp |
| Aircraft Name: | Elvis |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41696Submit Correction |
| View count: | 360 |
'Elvis', aka 'Helitak 739' and the other Skycranes have been in the thick of things fighting the worst bushfires in Victoria's history - over 200 people perished in 24 hours of fire-storms. Nevertheless, here's Elvis back at its Essendon base having a day of respite from the constant water-bombing although the fires are still burning up in the hills, hence the smoky, grey sky.
| Registration / Serial: | N179AC |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane |
| C/n (msn): | 64091 |
| Operator Titles: | Erickson Air-Crane / Helicorp |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N179AC |
| Fleet number: | 739 |
| Other Marks: | 341 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-64 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane |
| C/n (msn): | 64091 |
| Operator Titles: | Erickson Air-Crane / Helicorp |
| Aircraft Name: | Elvis |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41696Submit Correction |
| View count: | 360 |
'Elvis', aka 'Helitak 739' and the other Skycranes have been in the thick of things fighting the worst bushfires in Victoria's history - over 200 people perished in 24 hours of fire-storms. Nevertheless, here's Elvis back at its Essendon base having a day of respite from the constant water-bombing although the fires are still burning up in the hills, hence the smoky, grey sky.
| Registration / Serial: | N179AC |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane |
| C/n (msn): | 64091 |
| Operator Titles: | Erickson Air-Crane / Helicorp |
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Essendon (YMEN / MEB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 16 February 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZK-BVE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 18 Lodestar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed 18 Lodestar |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed 18-10 Lodestar |
| C/n (msn): | 18-2020 |
| City / Area: | Auckland / MOTAT [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Collection: | Museum of Transport and Technology - MOTAT |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41695Submit Correction |
| View count: | 337 |
Has an amazing history: built as NC25630 for United Airlines; impressed by the USAAF as 42-53504; allocated to the RAF as AX756 in September 1941; loaned to BOAC as G-AGCN 'Lake Victoria'; later served with the Spanish Air Force; returned to the USA as N9933F; purchased by Fieldair (NZ) in 1958 and used for agricultural work. Now under restoration at the Museum of Transport and Technology, Auckland.
| Registration / Serial: | ZK-BVE |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed 18-10 Lodestar |
| C/n (msn): | 18-2020 |
| City / Area: | Auckland / MOTAT [ Off-Airport ]Map | Country: | New Zealand |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZK-BVE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 18 Lodestar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed 18 Lodestar |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed 18-10 Lodestar |
| C/n (msn): | 18-2020 |
| City / Area: | Auckland / MOTAT [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Collection: | Museum of Transport and Technology - MOTAT |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41695Submit Correction |
| View count: | 337 |
Has an amazing history: built as NC25630 for United Airlines; impressed by the USAAF as 42-53504; allocated to the RAF as AX756 in September 1941; loaned to BOAC as G-AGCN 'Lake Victoria'; later served with the Spanish Air Force; returned to the USA as N9933F; purchased by Fieldair (NZ) in 1958 and used for agricultural work. Now under restoration at the Museum of Transport and Technology, Auckland.
| Registration / Serial: | ZK-BVE |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed 18-10 Lodestar |
| C/n (msn): | 18-2020 |
| City / Area: | Auckland / MOTAT [ Off-Airport ]Map | Country: | New Zealand |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 2005 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-XXB |
| Military Code: | 16 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang CJ-6A |
| C/n (msn): | 2032016 |
| Display Paint: | China - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Event: | Wide Bay International Airshow 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 5 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41694Submit Correction |
| View count: | 160 |
After PLAAF service, this aircraft was shipped to Perth, arriving in November 1995. In November 1998 it was sold, still dismantled, to North Queensland Warbirds in Mareeba where it was restored. Registered on 3 March 1999 and first post-restoration flight on 15 April 2000. Seen here during the Wide Bay International Airshow.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-XXB |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang CJ-6A |
| C/n (msn): | 2032016 |
| Display Paint: | China - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map | Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 5 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-XXB |
| Military Code: | 16 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang CJ-6A |
| C/n (msn): | 2032016 |
| Display Paint: | China - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Event: | Wide Bay International Airshow 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 5 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41694Submit Correction |
| View count: | 160 |
After PLAAF service, this aircraft was shipped to Perth, arriving in November 1995. In November 1998 it was sold, still dismantled, to North Queensland Warbirds in Mareeba where it was restored. Registered on 3 March 1999 and first post-restoration flight on 15 April 2000. Seen here during the Wide Bay International Airshow.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-XXB |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang CJ-6A |
| C/n (msn): | 2032016 |
| Display Paint: | China - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bundaberg (YBUD / BDB)Map | Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 5 August 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-KES |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 190 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 190/195 (C-126/U-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 195 |
| C/n (msn): | 7509 |
| City / Airport: | Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2011 |
| Photo Date: | 3 April 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41693Submit Correction |
| View count: | 526 |
This 1950 Cessna 195 was originally registered N9830A. On 1 March 1993 it was re-registered in Australia as VH-KES. Seen here departing from the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-KES |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 195 |
| C/n (msn): | 7509 |
| City / Airport: | Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 3 April 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-KES |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 190 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 190/195 (C-126/U-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 195 |
| C/n (msn): | 7509 |
| City / Airport: | Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2011 |
| Photo Date: | 3 April 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41693Submit Correction |
| View count: | 526 |
This 1950 Cessna 195 was originally registered N9830A. On 1 March 1993 it was re-registered in Australia as VH-KES. Seen here departing from the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's National Fly-in.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-KES |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 195 |
| C/n (msn): | 7509 |
| City / Airport: | Echuca (YECH / ECH)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 3 April 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-OLW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150K |
| C/n (msn): | 15071186 |
| 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: | 41692Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
This 1968 Cessna 150 was orginally N5686G. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-RLW(3) on 13 August 1996 and re-registered VH-OLW a year later, on 10 July 1997. When this photo was taken, it was based at Wentworth, NSW. Seen here at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-OLW |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150K |
| C/n (msn): | 15071186 |
| City / Airport: | Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 24 October 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-OLW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150K |
| C/n (msn): | 15071186 |
| 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: | 41692Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
This 1968 Cessna 150 was orginally N5686G. It was re-registered in Australia as VH-RLW(3) on 13 August 1996 and re-registered VH-OLW a year later, on 10 July 1997. When this photo was taken, it was based at Wentworth, NSW. Seen here at the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's Auster Rally.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-OLW |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150K |
| C/n (msn): | 15071186 |
| City / Airport: | Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 24 October 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MWI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 65 Queen Air |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 65/70/80/88 Queen Air (L-23/U-8) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 70 Queen Air |
| C/n (msn): | LB-2 |
| City / Airport: | Tooradin (YTDN)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41659Submit Correction |
| View count: | 173 |
This old Queen Air first came to Australia in May 1969 but looks like it hasn't moved for a while. Only 35 Queen Air 70s were produced, and this was the first production example. It was originally registered N8070R.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MWI |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 70 Queen Air |
| C/n (msn): | LB-2 |
| City / Airport: | Tooradin (YTDN)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MWI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 65 Queen Air |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 65/70/80/88 Queen Air (L-23/U-8) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 70 Queen Air |
| C/n (msn): | LB-2 |
| City / Airport: | Tooradin (YTDN)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41659Submit Correction |
| View count: | 173 |
This old Queen Air first came to Australia in May 1969 but looks like it hasn't moved for a while. Only 35 Queen Air 70s were produced, and this was the first production example. It was originally registered N8070R.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-MWI |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 70 Queen Air |
| C/n (msn): | LB-2 |
| City / Airport: | Tooradin (YTDN)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-RGF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 175 Skylark |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 175 Skylark |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 175A Skylark |
| C/n (msn): | 56644 |
| City / Airport: | Ballarat (YBLT)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 11 October 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41656Submit Correction |
| View count: | 384 |
This 1960 Skylark was allocated N7944T but probably never wore it as it was registered in Australia on 3 June that year. Like many Skylarks, it has had an STC modification done to re-engine it with a 180hp Lycoming. This aircraft is currently based at Ballarat.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-RGF |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 175A Skylark |
| C/n (msn): | 56644 |
| City / Airport: | Ballarat (YBLT)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 11 October 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-RGF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 175 Skylark |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 175 Skylark |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 175A Skylark |
| C/n (msn): | 56644 |
| City / Airport: | Ballarat (YBLT)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 11 October 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41656Submit Correction |
| View count: | 384 |
This 1960 Skylark was allocated N7944T but probably never wore it as it was registered in Australia on 3 June that year. Like many Skylarks, it has had an STC modification done to re-engine it with a 180hp Lycoming. This aircraft is currently based at Ballarat.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-RGF |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 175A Skylark |
| C/n (msn): | 56644 |
| City / Airport: | Ballarat (YBLT)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 11 October 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 25-0354 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Austflight Drifter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Austflight Drifter |
| Aircraft Version: | Austflight Drifter A582 |
| C/n (msn): | DR89-0380 |
| City / Airport: | Penfield (YPEF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41655Submit Correction |
| View count: | 183 |
Here's my old mate Alan out in 'Brutus' on a beautiful sunny morning! My logbook shows that I first flew Brutus on 26 July 1990, back when it was almost new.
| Registration / Serial: | 25-0354 |
| Aircraft Version: | Austflight Drifter A582 |
| C/n (msn): | DR89-0380 |
| City / Airport: | Penfield (YPEF)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 25-0354 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Austflight Drifter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Austflight Drifter |
| Aircraft Version: | Austflight Drifter A582 |
| C/n (msn): | DR89-0380 |
| City / Airport: | Penfield (YPEF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41655Submit Correction |
| View count: | 183 |
Here's my old mate Alan out in 'Brutus' on a beautiful sunny morning! My logbook shows that I first flew Brutus on 26 July 1990, back when it was almost new.
| Registration / Serial: | 25-0354 |
| Aircraft Version: | Austflight Drifter A582 |
| C/n (msn): | DR89-0380 |
| City / Airport: | Penfield (YPEF)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 2007 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AAL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 190 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 190/195 (C-126/U-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 190 |
| C/n (msn): | 7129 |
| 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: | 41654Submit Correction |
| View count: | 159 |
The President of the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia had only just imported this magnificent 1948 Cessna 190. It was formerly N3436V and was re-registered VH-AAL(6) on 10 June 2010. Seen here taxying for departure from the AAAA Auster Rally.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AAL |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 190 |
| C/n (msn): | 7129 |
| City / Airport: | Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 24 October 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AAL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 190 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 190/195 (C-126/U-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 190 |
| C/n (msn): | 7129 |
| 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: | 41654Submit Correction |
| View count: | 159 |
The President of the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia had only just imported this magnificent 1948 Cessna 190. It was formerly N3436V and was re-registered VH-AAL(6) on 10 June 2010. Seen here taxying for departure from the AAAA Auster Rally.
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AAL |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 190 |
| C/n (msn): | 7129 |
| City / Airport: | Kyabram - Idlewild (YKYB)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 24 October 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 19-5453 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Arion Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Arion Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | Arion Lightning |
| C/n (msn): | 58 |
| City / Airport: | Temora (YTEM / TEM)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41652Submit Correction |
| View count: | 214 |
This sleek Lightning was on display at NATFLY 2010. It was registered on 25 September 2008. This is the Experimental version of the design - there is also an LSA version with extended wings and winglets. It's powered by an Australian-built Jabiru 3300 120hp engine.
| Registration / Serial: | 19-5453 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arion Lightning |
| C/n (msn): | 58 |
| City / Airport: | Temora (YTEM / TEM)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 19-5453 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Arion Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Arion Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | Arion Lightning |
| C/n (msn): | 58 |
| City / Airport: | Temora (YTEM / TEM)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |
| Photo ID: | 41652Submit Correction |
| View count: | 214 |
This sleek Lightning was on display at NATFLY 2010. It was registered on 25 September 2008. This is the Experimental version of the design - there is also an LSA version with extended wings and winglets. It's powered by an Australian-built Jabiru 3300 120hp engine.
| Registration / Serial: | 19-5453 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arion Lightning |
| C/n (msn): | 58 |
| City / Airport: | Temora (YTEM / TEM)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 1 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil VabreContact |