The Sport Aircraft Builders Club of WA Inc (SABC) hosted its Annual Fly-In at Serpentine Airfield, south of Perth, Western Australia.
While not an air display, a number of pilots flew flypasts, aerobatics or formations. Many aircraft participating were built or restored at Serpentine, with some aircraft visiting from other parts of Western Australia. The Fly-in enables owners to show the results of their many hours of effort in building or restoring aircraft.
The SABC was established in 1973 by a small group of members of the Sport Aircraft Association of Australia (SAAA). They leased land in Serpentine and formed the SABC to own and operate an airfield. Club members and their families cleared the scrub and over the years built two runways (a 910 metre bitumen runway with lights and a 600 metre grass runway), taxiways, hangars, a Clubhouse, and other facilities. SABC now has 300 members and over 130 aircraft at Serpentine, in more than 100 hangars.
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Groups of aircraft
VH-VFE Vans RV-9A owned by Bruce Browning.
VH-UWF Vans RV-7A owned by William F Keehner.
VH-MXE Vans RV-7A owned by Malcolm Vivian.
VH-FYT Vans RV-8 owned by Russell Buchanan.
VH-XHG Vans RV-6A owned by Kimberley Lawrence.
VH-DUO Vans RV-6 owned by Philip Maley.
19-9710 Stits SA-7D Skycoupe owned by David Woodward.
VH-VWS Sonex owned by Brett Ahearn.
VH-VFE Vans RV-9A owned by Bruce Browning.
VH-UWF Vans RV-7A owned by William F Keehner.
VH-MXE Vans RV-7A owned by Malcolm Vivian.
VH-FYT Vans RV-8 owned by Russell Buchanan.
VH-XHG Vans RV-6A owned by Kimberley Lawrence.
VH-VFE Vans RV-9A owned by Bruce Browning.
VH-UWF Vans RV-7A owned by William F Keehner.
VH-MXE Vans RV-7A owned by Malcolm Vivian.
VH-FYT Vans RV-8 owned by Russell Buchanan.
VH-XHG Vans RV-6A owned by Kimberley Lawrence.
VH-MXE Vans RV-7A owned by Malcolm Vivian.
VH-FYT Vans RV-8 owned by Russell Buchanan.
VH-XHG Vans RV-6A owned by Kimberley Lawrence.
VH-VFE Vans RV-9A owned by Bruce Browning.
19-4046 Jabiru J250.
VH-MJH Vans RV-6 owned by Andrew Murray.
VH-EFX Vans RV-7A owned by Garrie Vincenti.
24-3811 Kappa KP-2U Sova Sabre RVX 100.
VH-OCH Vans RV-7 owned by Carl Hanson.
VH-AJK Vans RV-6 owned by Adriaan J L Wessels.
VH-VFE Vans RV-9A owned by Bruce Browning
19-4046 Jabiru J250.
VH-MJH Vans RV-6 owned by Andrew Murray.
VH-EFX Vans RV-7A owned by Garrie Vincenti.
24-3811 Kappa KP-2U Sova Sabre RVX 100.
VH-EFX Vans RV-7A owned by Garrie Vincenti.
24-3811 Kappa KP-2U Sova Sabre RVX 100.
VH-OCH Vans RV-7 owned by Carl Hanson.
VH-AJK Vans RV-6 owned by Adriaan J L Wessels.
19-4046 Jabiru J250.
VH-MJH Vans RV-6 owned by Andrew Murray.
VH-EFX Vans RV-7A owned by Garrie Vincenti.
24-3811 Kappa KP-2U Sova Sabre RVX 100.
VH-OCH Vans RV-7 owned by Carl Hanson.
VH-AJK Vans RV-6 owned by Adriaan J L Wessels.
24-3811 Kappa KP-2U Sova Sabre RVX 100.
VH-EFX Vans RV-7A owned by Garrie Vincenti.
VH-MJH Vans RV-6 owned by Andrew Murray.
19-4046 Jabiru J250.
VH-UWF Vans RV-7A owned by William F Keehner.
VH-MXE Vans RV-7A owned by Malcolm Vivian.
VH-FYT Vans RV-8 owned by Russell Buchanan.
VH-XHG Vans RV-6A owned by Kimberley Lawrence.
VH-UWF Vans RV-7A owned by William F Keehner.
VH-MXE Vans RV-7A owned by Malcolm Vivian.
VH-FYT Vans RV-8 owned by Russell Buchanan.
VH-XHG Vans RV-6A owned by Kimberley Lawrence.
19-9710 Stits SA-7D Skycoupe owned by David Woodward
VH-VWS Sonex owned by Brett Ahearn.
24-7373 Australian LightWing SP-2000S Speed.
MSN 72100, built in 2011.
Behind are:
VH-FYT Vans RV-8 owned by Russell Buchanan.
VH-XHG Vans RV-6A owned by Kimberley Lawrence.
19-9710 Stits SA-7D Skycoupe owned by David Woodward
VH-VWS Sonex owned by Brett Ahearn.
24-7373 Australian LightWing SP-2000S Speed.
VH-MXE Vans RV-7A owned by Malcolm Vivian.
VH-FYT Vans RV-8 owned by Russell Buchanan.
VH-XHG Vans RV-6A owned by Kimberley Lawrence.
VH-DUO Vans RV-6 owned by Philip Maley.
19-9710 Stits SA-7D Skycoupe owned by David Woodward;
19-1504 Arion Lightning.
VH-VWS Sonex owned by Brett Ahearn.
24-7373 Australian LightWing SP-2000S Speed
VH-FYT Vans RV-8 owned by Russell Buchanan.
VH-XHG Vans RV-6A owned by Kimberley Lawrence.
VH-DUO Vans RV-6 owned by Philip Maley.
19-9710 Stits SA-7D Skycoupe owned by David Woodward
19-1504 Arion Lightning.
MSN N207 built in 1993.
Arrivals, departures, static display and in the hangars
(Grouped in aircraft registration order)
MSN 2
MSN 2
MSN Q38 ex VH-LJH.
MSN 1201W170
MSN 1201W170
MSN 1201W170
MSN 1201W170
MSN 15-2571.
This aircraft was built in 2002 and registered VH-KKY on 8 August 2002. It is painted in World War Two style US Navy dark blue livery.
It was cancelled from the VH register on 21 March 2014, to transfer to the RAAus register.
Registered 19-2153 on 21 July 2023.
The Parker Teenie Two was designed in 1969 in the USA by Calvin Parker as a single-seat, single-engine homebuilt aircraft specifically designed to use a converted Volkswagen automobile engine for power. The outer wing panels can be detached for transport or storage, as seen here. It was also later used as the basis for the Hummel Bird.
MSN 003 registered in 1999, ex ZK-JIU.
The Barber Snark is a two-seat kitplane, designed and built in New Zealand by Bill Barber. It first flew in late 1987. Only five aircraft were built – this is the third.
The Snark is made of composite materials, powered by a 80 hp (60 kW) Suzuki engine behind the cockpit, driving a pusher propeller.
The tandem cockpit, small frontal area, and low wetted area provide excellent performance, with cruise speed of over 110 knots.
MSN 7-4125 registered in 2001.
MSN 7-4125 registered in 2001.
MSN 07991325S, registered in 2001.
MSN J123 registered in 2004.
MSN J123 registered in 2004.
MSN J123 registered in 2004.
MSN 6-7025 registered in 2008.
MSN 07-10-51-663.
MSN 07-10-51-663.
MSN 07-10-51-663.
MSN 6-5739.
MSN W10, built in 1992, ex VH-ACH.
MSN W10, built in 1992, ex VH-ACH.
MSN J962, registered 2 Feb 2021.
MSN 830AE60LSA, registered 11 March 2022. Based at Jandakot Airport.
FlyOnE is the sales agent and service provider for Pipistrel Electric aircraft in Australia.
Their first demonstrator aircraft (perhaps this one?) had been at Jandakot since March 2022.
FlyOnE is promoting electric aircraft, building a charging network and training pilots to fly electric aircraft. They have charging nodes at Jandakot and Murrayfield and are negotiating to install one at Rottnest Island.
MSN 830AE60LSA, registered 11 March 2022. Based at Jandakot Airport.
FlyOnE is the sales agent and service provider for Pipistrel Electric aircraft in Australia.
Their first demonstrator aircraft (perhaps this one?) had been at Jandakot since March 2022.
FlyOnE is promoting electric aircraft, building a charging network and training pilots to fly electric aircraft. They have charging nodes at Jandakot and Murrayfield and are negotiating to install one at Rottnest Island.
MSN 830AE60LSA, registered 11 March 2022. Based at Jandakot Airport.
FlyOnE is the sales agent and service provider for Pipistrel Electric aircraft in Australia.
Their first demonstrator aircraft (perhaps this one?) had been at Jandakot since March 2022.
FlyOnE is promoting electric aircraft, building a charging network and training pilots to fly electric aircraft. They have charging nodes at Jandakot and Murrayfield and are negotiating to install one at Rottnest Island.
MSN 829AE60LSA, registered 16 November 2022. Based at Jandakot Airport.
FlyOnE is the sales agent and service provider for Pipistrel Electric aircraft in Australia.
Their first demonstrator aircraft had been at Jandakot since March 2022.
FlyOnE is promoting electric aircraft, building a charging network and training pilots to fly electric aircraft. They have charging nodes at Jandakot and Murrayfield and are negotiating to install one at Rottnest Island.
MSN 829AE60LSA, registered 16 November 2022. Based at Jandakot Airport.
FlyOnE is the sales agent and service provider for Pipistrel Electric aircraft in Australia.
Their first demonstrator aircraft had been at Jandakot since March 2022.
FlyOnE is promoting electric aircraft, building a charging network and training pilots to fly electric aircraft. They have charging nodes at Jandakot and Murrayfield and are negotiating to install one at Rottnest Island.
MSN 829AE60LSA, registered 16 November 2022. Based at Jandakot Airport.
FlyOnE is the sales agent and service provider for Pipistrel Electric aircraft in Australia.
Their first demonstrator aircraft had been at Jandakot since March 2022.
FlyOnE is promoting electric aircraft, building a charging network and training pilots to fly electric aircraft. They have charging nodes at Jandakot and Murrayfield and are negotiating to install one at Rottnest Island.
MSN 829AE60LSA, registered 16 November 2022. Based at Jandakot Airport.
FlyOnE is the sales agent and service provider for Pipistrel Electric aircraft in Australia.
Their first demonstrator aircraft had been at Jandakot since March 2022.
FlyOnE is promoting electric aircraft, building a charging network and training pilots to fly electric aircraft. They have charging nodes at Jandakot and Murrayfield and are negotiating to install one at Rottnest Island.
MSN 829AE60LSA, registered 16 November 2022. Based at Jandakot Airport.
FlyOnE is the sales agent and service provider for Pipistrel Electric aircraft in Australia.
Their first demonstrator aircraft had been at Jandakot since March 2022.
FlyOnE is promoting electric aircraft, building a charging network and training pilots to fly electric aircraft. They have charging nodes at Jandakot and Murrayfield and are negotiating to install one at Rottnest Island.
This is a two-seat civil utility aircraft designed in the Czech Republic and available in kit form for home building.
MSN 7688I registered in 2002.
This is a two-seat civil utility aircraft designed in the Czech Republic and available in kit form for home building.
MSN 7688I registered in 2002.
This is a two-seat civil utility aircraft designed in the Czech Republic and available in kit form for home building.
MSN 7688I registered in 2002.
This is a two-seat civil utility aircraft designed in the Czech Republic and available in kit form for home building.
MSN 7688I registered in 2002.
MSN 137 registered in 2007.
MSN 450/F901161707/450 registered in 2009.
MSN 450/F901161707/450 registered in 2009.
MSN J705 registered in 2009.
Designed and produced by Australian Lightwing of Ballina, New South Wales. This two-seat aircraft is available as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft, which can be fitted with fixed tricycle or tailwheel landing gear.
MSN 158/SP010, registered in 2009.
Designed and produced by Australian Lightwing of Ballina, New South Wales. This two-seat aircraft is available as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft, which can be fitted with fixed tricycle or tailwheel landing gear.
MSN 158/SP010, registered in 2009.
MSN 185, registered in 2013. Based at White Gum Air Park (YWGM) airstrip, near York, Western Australia.
MSN 185, registered in 2013. Based at White Gum Air Park (YWGM) airstrip, near York, Western Australia.
MSN 185, registered in 2013. Based at White Gum Air Park (YWGM) airstrip, near York, Western Australia.
MSN 1527 registered in 2015.
This aircraft was destroyed in a crash on 16 April 2024 encountered severe control difficulties (perhaps due to a bird strike which fractured the vertical stabiliser) and crashed in bushland near Preston Beach, just south of Mandurah, Western Australia.
The incident occurred around 1:55 pm, involving an 85-year-old male pilot and his 72-year-old male passenger. The pilot activated the aircraft’s ballistic recovery parachute, significantly reducing the crash impact.
Both occupants sustained only minor injuries and did not require hospitalization.
The Aeropilot Legend is designed and built in the Czech Republic and was designed as an 80% scale version of the Cessna 182, made of composites, rather than metal. It has 2 seats, but has more room than the Cessna. It has a 100hp Rotax 912 ULS engine and flies at 210 kmh with a max range of 1300km.
MSN 0894510, registered 18 August 1995.
MSN 0894510, registered 18 August 1995.
MSN 0894510, registered 18 August 1995.
MSN CA22005
MSN K0022.
The Kallithea is a Bulgarian two-seat gyrocopter introduced in 2011 designed and built by Niki Rotor Aviation at Pravets, Bulgaria.
MSN K0022.
The Kallithea is a Bulgarian two-seat gyrocopter introduced in 2011 designed and built by Niki Rotor Aviation at Pravets, Bulgaria.
MSN K0022.
The Kallithea is a Bulgarian two-seat gyrocopter introduced in 2011 designed and built by Niki Rotor Aviation at Pravets, Bulgaria.
MSN K0022.
The Kallithea is a Bulgarian two-seat gyrocopter introduced in 2011 designed and built by Niki Rotor Aviation at Pravets, Bulgaria.
MSN CAK09573S.
The Celier Xenon 2 is a series of Polish autogyros designed by Frenchman Raphael Celier and produced by Celier Aviation of Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.
The aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft. Production of the two-seat Xenon 2 by Celier Aviation ended and new Argon models are produced by Manufaktura Lotnicza at Sobienie Szlacheckie, Poland.
MSN CAK09573S.
The Celier Xenon 2 is a series of Polish autogyros designed by Frenchman Raphael Celier and produced by Celier Aviation of Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.
The aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft. Production of the two-seat Xenon 2 by Celier Aviation ended and new Argon models are produced by Manufaktura Lotnicza at Sobienie Szlacheckie, Poland.
MSN CAK09573S.
The Celier Xenon 2 is a series of Polish autogyros designed by Frenchman Raphael Celier and produced by Celier Aviation of Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.
The aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft. Production of the two-seat Xenon 2 by Celier Aviation ended and new Argon models are produced by Manufaktura Lotnicza at Sobienie Szlacheckie, Poland.
This is a two-seat homebuilt Wing In Ground Effect vessel designed and built by Perth-based James Greenberger, which flies two metres above the water at a maximum of 120 kilometres per hour. A marine boat licence is required.
It takes off at 60 kmh and has a range of 150km, powered by a Jabiru 3300A six cylinder engine of 120hp.
The Mudskipper crashed on a reef 350 metres offshore, near Edwards Island at Lancelin, Western Australia on 21 October 2023, eight days before this photo.
The two people aboard suffered minor injuries and the Mudskipper partially sank, with starboard lower side of the cockpit being smashed.
The Mudskipper was repaired and resumed flights in February 2024.
WIG vessels must comply with rules and requirements applicable to vessels under the Western Australian Marine Act and the collision rules applicable to a power-driven vessel.
‘WIGs are prohibited from operating in ground-effect mode (when airborne) in all ‘protected waters’ within the state, without approval from Department of Transport.
The Mudskipper is ‘conditionally approved’ to operate within the Swan Canning Riverpark.
This is a two-seat homebuilt Wing In Ground Effect vessel designed and built by Perth-based James Greenberger, which flies two metres above the water at a maximum of 120 kilometres per hour. A marine boat licence is required.
It takes off at 60 kmh and has a range of 150km, powered by a Jabiru 3300A six cylinder engine of 120hp.
The Mudskipper crashed on a reef 350 metres offshore, near Edwards Island at Lancelin, Western Australia on 21 October 2023, eight days before this photo.
The two people aboard suffered minor injuries and the Mudskipper partially sank, with starboard lower side of the cockpit being smashed.
The Mudskipper was repaired and resumed flights in February 2024.
WIG vessels must comply with rules and requirements applicable to vessels under the Western Australian Marine Act and the collision rules applicable to a power-driven vessel.
‘WIGs are prohibited from operating in ground-effect mode (when airborne) in all ‘protected waters’ within the state, without approval from Department of Transport.
The Mudskipper is ‘conditionally approved’ to operate within the Swan Canning Riverpark.
This is a two-seat homebuilt Wing In Ground Effect vessel designed and built by Perth-based James Greenberger, which flies two metres above the water at a maximum of 120 kilometres per hour. A marine boat licence is required.
It takes off at 60 kmh and has a range of 150km, powered by a Jabiru 3300A six cylinder engine of 120hp.
The Mudskipper crashed on a reef 350 metres offshore, near Edwards Island at Lancelin, Western Australia on 21 October 2023, eight days before this photo.
The two people aboard suffered minor injuries and the Mudskipper partially sank, with starboard lower side of the cockpit being smashed.
The Mudskipper was repaired and resumed flights in February 2024.
WIG vessels must comply with rules and requirements applicable to vessels under the Western Australian Marine Act and the collision rules applicable to a power-driven vessel.
‘WIGs are prohibited from operating in ground-effect mode (when airborne) in all ‘protected waters’ within the state, without approval from Department of Transport.
The Mudskipper is ‘conditionally approved’ to operate within the Swan Canning Riverpark.
MSN 8136-80. Built in the UK in 1937 and has been registered as SE-AGE its entire life. It was delivered to Norrkoping, Sweden on 7 Sept 1937 and registered to Norrköping Automobile and Flying Club. On 12 Feb 1942, it was damaged in an accident at Lake Storuman during target towing for air defence. It passed through a number of owners until its airworthiness lapsed in October 1962. It was eventually restored and rolled out at Norrkoping on 20 May 1995, registered to Föreningen Veteranflyg, Linköping. Bert Filippi later acquired the aircraft.
MSN 8136-80. Built in the UK in 1937 and has been registered as SE-AGE its entire life. It was delivered to Norrkoping, Sweden on 7 Sept 1937 and registered to Norrköping Automobile and Flying Club. On 12 Feb 1942, it was damaged in an accident at Lake Storuman during target towing for air defence. It passed through a number of owners until its airworthiness lapsed in October 1962. It was eventually restored and rolled out at Norrkoping on 20 May 1995, registered to Föreningen Veteranflyg, Linköping. Bert Filippi later acquired the aircraft.
This is a French ultralight trike, designed and produced by Air Creation of Aubenas.
This is a French ultralight trike, designed and produced by Air Creation of Aubenas.
This is a French ultralight trike, designed and produced by Air Creation of Aubenas.
This is a French ultralight trike, designed and produced by Air Creation of Aubenas.
This example is a combination of new fuselage, undercarriage and tailplane, with the wings from another aircraft, which is being rebuilt as a biplane (Fly Baby 1-B or Bi-Baby).
The Bowers Fly Baby is a homebuilt, single or dual seat, open-cockpit, wood and fabric aircraft that can be built as a monoplane or a biplane. It was designed by aircraft designer and Boeing historian, Peter M. Bowers.
It was designed in response to a 1962 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Design Contest for a low-cost, folding-wing airplane that was easy to build and fly, and could be towed or trailered. It first flew in 1962 and over 500 have been built.
MSN 21429 built in 2013.
VH-XHW/A19-075 NZAI CT/4A Airtrainer owned by David Kerr, operated by Christopher Brady, and
VH-CBO Vans RV-6A owned by Arthur (Bo) Hannington, at Sport Aircraft Builders Club (SABC) Annual Fly-In, Serpentine Airfield – 29 October 2023.
MSN 1984 built in 1946, ex ZS-IPB, (ZU-BGC), ZS-IPB, A2-ZET, ZS-DAE, G-AGXZ.
Registered G-AGXZ on 24 January 1946 to Frederick H Weaton Jnr and based at Chard, Somerset, UK.
On 3 July 1946, it was registered to Cecil Kay Aircraft (1945) Ltd based at Birmingham (Elmdon) Airport.
On 28 January 1947 it was registered to Aero Heat Treatments of Birmingham.
On 30 July 1947 it was registered to Ernest S Hales of Sutton Coldfield, UK.
Sold in South Africa as ZS-DAE on 22 July 1948.
Registered VH-BEP in 2001.
MSN 1984 built in 1946, ex ZS-IPB, (ZU-BGC), ZS-IPB, A2-ZET, ZS-DAE, G-AGXZ.
Registered G-AGXZ on 24 January 1946 to Frederick H Weaton Jnr and based at Chard, Somerset, UK.
On 3 July 1946, it was registered to Cecil Kay Aircraft (1945) Ltd based at Birmingham (Elmdon) Airport.
On 28 January 1947 it was registered to Aero Heat Treatments of Birmingham.
On 30 July 1947 it was registered to Ernest S Hales of Sutton Coldfield, UK.
Sold in South Africa as ZS-DAE on 22 July 1948.
Registered VH-BEP in 2001.
MSN 1984 built in 1946, ex ZS-IPB, (ZU-BGC), ZS-IPB, A2-ZET, ZS-DAE, G-AGXZ.
Registered G-AGXZ on 24 January 1946 to Frederick H Weaton Jnr and based at Chard, Somerset, UK.
On 3 July 1946, it was registered to Cecil Kay Aircraft (1945) Ltd based at Birmingham (Elmdon) Airport.
On 28 January 1947 it was registered to Aero Heat Treatments of Birmingham.
On 30 July 1947 it was registered to Ernest S Hales of Sutton Coldfield, UK.
Sold in South Africa as ZS-DAE on 22 July 1948.
Registered VH-BEP in 2001.
MSN 1984 built in 1946, ex ZS-IPB, (ZU-BGC), ZS-IPB, A2-ZET, ZS-DAE, G-AGXZ.
Registered G-AGXZ on 24 January 1946 to Frederick H Weaton Jnr and based at Chard, Somerset, UK.
On 3 July 1946, it was registered to Cecil Kay Aircraft (1945) Ltd based at Birmingham (Elmdon) Airport.
On 28 January 1947 it was registered to Aero Heat Treatments of Birmingham.
On 30 July 1947 it was registered to Ernest S Hales of Sutton Coldfield, UK.
Sold in South Africa as ZS-DAE on 22 July 1948.
Registered VH-BEP in 2001.
MSN 2361 built in 1946 ex G-AIJU.
Originally built as an Auster J/2 Arrow registered G-AIJU on 29 November 1946 to Auster Aircraft Ltd.
Sold to Kenning Aviation Ltd at Derby Airport (Burnaston) UK and registered 13 January 1947.
registered to Wolverhampton Flying School Ltd at Municipal Aerodrome, Wolverhampton on 10 June 1948.
Sold in Australia 16 November 1949.
Registered 11 February 1950 as VH-BNQ to Kingsford Smith Aviation Service, at Mascot NSW, later to Royal Queensland Aero Club, at Archerfield Aerodrome QLD.
Cancelled on 23 May 1951 following a crash at Mount Perry, Queensland.
Restored to the register as an Auster J/4 Archer on
16 April 1958 to Kingsford Smith Flying Service Pty Ltd, at Bankstown NSW.
On 4 March 1960 it reregistered as VH-KFF, then VH-CGF on 1 August 1962.
Cancelled 6 January 1975 as withdrawn from use.
Restored as VH-BNQ on 31 July 1992 to Barry Campbell.
MSN 2361 built in 1946 ex G-AIJU.
Originally built as an Auster J/2 Arrow registered G-AIJU on 29 November 1946 to Auster Aircraft Ltd.
Sold to Kenning Aviation Ltd at Derby Airport (Burnaston) UK and registered 13 January 1947.
registered to Wolverhampton Flying School Ltd at Municipal Aerodrome, Wolverhampton on 10 June 1948.
Sold in Australia 16 November 1949.
Registered 11 February 1950 as VH-BNQ to Kingsford Smith Aviation Service, at Mascot NSW, later to Royal Queensland Aero Club, at Archerfield Aerodrome QLD.
Cancelled on 23 May 1951 following a crash at Mount Perry, Queensland.
Restored to the register as an Auster J/4 Archer on
16 April 1958 to Kingsford Smith Flying Service Pty Ltd, at Bankstown NSW.
On 4 March 1960 it reregistered as VH-KFF, then VH-CGF on 1 August 1962.
Cancelled 6 January 1975 as withdrawn from use.
Restored as VH-BNQ on 31 July 1992 to Barry Campbell.
MSN 2361 built in 1946 ex G-AIJU.
Originally built as an Auster J/2 Arrow registered G-AIJU on 29 November 1946 to Auster Aircraft Ltd.
Sold to Kenning Aviation Ltd at Derby Airport (Burnaston) UK and registered 13 January 1947.
registered to Wolverhampton Flying School Ltd at Municipal Aerodrome, Wolverhampton on 10 June 1948.
Sold in Australia 16 November 1949.
Registered 11 February 1950 as VH-BNQ to Kingsford Smith Aviation Service, at Mascot NSW, later to Royal Queensland Aero Club, at Archerfield Aerodrome QLD.
Cancelled on 23 May 1951 following a crash at Mount Perry, Queensland.
Restored to the register as an Auster J/4 Archer on
16 April 1958 to Kingsford Smith Flying Service Pty Ltd, at Bankstown NSW.
On 4 March 1960 it reregistered as VH-KFF, then VH-CGF on 1 August 1962.
Cancelled 6 January 1975 as withdrawn from use.
Restored as VH-BNQ on 31 July 1992 to Barry Campbell.
Built in 1953, MSN 25948, ex VH-BVE, VH-SVD, N1804C.
Built in 1953, MSN 25948, ex VH-BVE, VH-SVD, N1804C.
MSN BH100/110, built in 1971, ex N747BD, SE-LLG, Fv61010 (Swedish Air Force), G-AZAO.
Registered G-AZAO to Scottish Aviation (Bulldog) Ltd, Prestwick Airport from 18 June to 18 October 1971.
To Swedish Air Force from July 1971 to April 2001.
To SE-LLG 5 April 2001.
To N747BD 8 August 2002, owned by Jacobelli Raphael or Norwalk, CT, USA in 16 December 2004.
On 12 February 2008 N747BD was cancelled as sold in Australia.
Registered VH-CHU to Charlie Chua on 8 August 2008.
The Swedish Air Force received 58 Bulldogs (SK61A and SK61B from 1971. 20 more were delivered to the Swedish Army (FPL61C) in 1972, and these were transferred to the Swedish Air Force in 1989 as SK61C.
All were withdrawn from military service by 2001.
MSN BH100/110, built in 1971, ex N747BD, SE-LLG, Fv61010 (Swedish Air Force), G-AZAO.
Registered G-AZAO to Scottish Aviation (Bulldog) Ltd, Prestwick Airport from 18 June to 18 October 1971.
To Swedish Air Force from July 1971 to April 2001.
To SE-LLG 5 April 2001.
To N747BD 8 August 2002, owned by Jacobelli Raphael or Norwalk, CT, USA in 16 December 2004.
On 12 February 2008 N747BD was cancelled as sold in Australia.
Registered VH-CHU to Charlie Chua on 8 August 2008.
The Swedish Air Force received 58 Bulldogs (SK61A and SK61B from 1971. 20 more were delivered to the Swedish Army (FPL61C) in 1972, and these were transferred to the Swedish Air Force in 1989 as SK61C.
All were withdrawn from military service by 2001.
MSN BH100/110, built in 1971, ex N747BD, SE-LLG, Fv61010 (Swedish Air Force), G-AZAO.
Registered G-AZAO to Scottish Aviation (Bulldog) Ltd, Prestwick Airport from 18 June to 18 October 1971.
To Swedish Air Force from July 1971 to April 2001.
To SE-LLG 5 April 2001.
To N747BD 8 August 2002, owned by Jacobelli Raphael or Norwalk, CT, USA in 16 December 2004.
On 12 February 2008 N747BD was cancelled as sold in Australia.
Registered VH-CHU to Charlie Chua on 8 August 2008.
The Swedish Air Force received 58 Bulldogs (SK61A and SK61B from 1971. 20 more were delivered to the Swedish Army (FPL61C) in 1972, and these were transferred to the Swedish Air Force in 1989 as SK61C.
All were withdrawn from military service by 2001.
MSN BH100/110, built in 1971, ex N747BD, SE-LLG, Fv61010 (Swedish Air Force), G-AZAO.
Registered G-AZAO to Scottish Aviation (Bulldog) Ltd, Prestwick Airport from 18 June to 18 October 1971.
To Swedish Air Force from July 1971 to April 2001.
To SE-LLG 5 April 2001.
To N747BD 8 August 2002, owned by Jacobelli Raphael or Norwalk, CT, USA in 16 December 2004.
On 12 February 2008 N747BD was cancelled as sold in Australia.
Registered VH-CHU to Charlie Chua on 8 August 2008.
The Swedish Air Force received 58 Bulldogs (SK61A and SK61B from 1971. 20 more were delivered to the Swedish Army (FPL61C) in 1972, and these were transferred to the Swedish Air Force in 1989 as SK61C.
All were withdrawn from military service by 2001.
MSN BH100/110, built in 1971, ex N747BD, SE-LLG, Fv61010 (Swedish Air Force), G-AZAO.
Registered G-AZAO to Scottish Aviation (Bulldog) Ltd, Prestwick Airport from 18 June to 18 October 1971.
To Swedish Air Force from July 1971 to April 2001.
To SE-LLG 5 April 2001.
To N747BD 8 August 2002, owned by Jacobelli Raphael or Norwalk, CT, USA in 16 December 2004.
On 12 February 2008 N747BD was cancelled as sold in Australia.
Registered VH-CHU to Charlie Chua on 8 August 2008.
The Swedish Air Force received 58 Bulldogs (SK61A and SK61B from 1971. 20 more were delivered to the Swedish Army (FPL61C) in 1972, and these were transferred to the Swedish Air Force in 1989 as SK61C.
All were withdrawn from military service by 2001.
MSN 72334 built in 2006.
MSN 72334 built in 2006.
MSN LES8.
Built in 1961 as one of 11 Tiger Moths assembled by Lawrence Engineering and Sales Pty Ltd at Camden, NSW, during 1959 to 1961, using a collection of British-built RAF Tiger Moth parts acquired from disposals sales.
VH-CXL was registered on 8 March 1961, and was acquired by its current owner in 2000.
Built in 1995, MSN W184.
Built in 1995, MSN W184.
Bert Filippi at the controls.
Built in 1940, MSN DHA202, by De Havilland Aircraft at Bankstown, NSW. Served RAAF as A17-201. Registered 29.4.1946 as VH-AMG. Withdrawn from use in 1965 due to Department of Civil Aviation policy. Rebuilt and registered in 2000 as VH-DWD and registered to Bert Filippi in 2001.
Built in 1940, MSN DHA202, by De Havilland Aircraft at Bankstown, NSW. Served RAAF as A17-201. Registered 29.4.1946 as VH-AMG. Withdrawn from use in 1965 due to Department of Civil Aviation policy. Rebuilt and registered in 2000 as VH-DWD and registered to Bert Filippi in 2001.
Built in 1940, MSN DHA202, by De Havilland Aircraft at Bankstown, NSW. Served RAAF as A17-201. Registered 29.4.1946 as VH-AMG. Withdrawn from use in 1965 due to Department of Civil Aviation policy. Rebuilt and registered in 2000 as VH-DWD and registered to Bert Filippi in 2001.
Built in 1999, MSN 027.
The Eagle X-TS was conceived by Western Australian inventors Neil Graham and his father Deryck Graham. Graham Swannell and John Roncz were then engaged to design the aircraft. The single-seat prototype Eagle X-P1 was a taildragger based on the Rutan Quickie and first flown in 1984. The Eagle X-TS (Two Seat) had tricycle gear and first flew in 1988, and this was later produced and marketed as the Eagle 150.
Eagle Aircraft entered liquidation in 1989, and development slowed, so the aircraft was not certified until 1993. Eagle Aircraft was then purchased by a Malaysian company and production was moved from Fremantle to Malaysia in 1999, where the type was produced by Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM).
Built in 1999, MSN 027.
The Eagle X-TS was conceived by Western Australian inventors Neil Graham and his father Deryck Graham. Graham Swannell and John Roncz were then engaged to design the aircraft. The single-seat prototype Eagle X-P1 was a taildragger based on the Rutan Quickie and first flown in 1984. The Eagle X-TS (Two Seat) had tricycle gear and first flew in 1988, and this was later produced and marketed as the Eagle 150.
Eagle Aircraft entered liquidation in 1989, and development slowed, so the aircraft was not certified until 1993. Eagle Aircraft was then purchased by a Malaysian company and production was moved from Fremantle to Malaysia in 1999, where the type was produced by Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM).
Previously owned by by Kent Street Senior High School as VH-WIF, then to Edith Cowan University as VH-ECA.
MSN 15281409, built in 1978, ex N49946, VH-WIF.
Previously owned by by Kent Street Senior High School as VH-WIF, then to Edith Cowan University as VH-ECA.
MSN 15281409, built in 1978, ex N49946, VH-WIF.
Previously owned by by Kent Street Senior High School as VH-WIF, then to Edith Cowan University as VH-ECA.
MSN 15281409, built in 1978, ex N49946, VH-WIF.
MSN 71373 built in 2012.
MSN 71373 built in 2012.
MSN 71373 built in 2012.
MSN 71373 built in 2012.
MSN 172S9125 built in 2002 ex N915MC.
MSN 172S9125 built in 2002 ex N915MC.
MSN 172S9125 built in 2002 ex N915MC.
MSN 82859, built in 2012.
MSN 82859, built in 2012.
MSN 82859, built in 2012.
MSN 82859, built in 2012.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
This aircraft was delivered from Germany in 2022 and is based at Jandakot Airport.
The delivery flight began on 29 September 2022 as follows: Burbach (Germany) – Friedrichshafen (Germany) – Lugano (Switzerland) – Taranto (Italy) – Athens (Greece) – Heraklion (Greece) – Cairo (Egypt) – Hurghada (Egypt) – Ath Thumamah (Saudi Arabia) – Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) – Dubai (UAE) – Muscat (Oman) – Karachi (Pakistan) – Ahmedabad (India) – Nagpur (India) – Gondia (India) – Jharsuguda (India) – Kolkata (India) – Chittagong (Bangladesh) – Mae Hong Son (Thailand) – Chiang Mai (Thailand) – Bangkok (Thailand) – Ranong (Thailand) – Phuket (Thailand) – Singapore – Pangkal Pinang (Indonesia) – Bandar Lampung (Indonesia) – Cirebon Regency (Indonesia) – Flew over Blimbingsari /Banyuwangi IA (Indonesia) en route to Denpasar (Bali, Indo) – Comoro (Dili – Timor-Leste) – Darwin (NT) – Kununurra (WA) – Broome – Karratha – Carnarvon – Jandakot.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
This aircraft was delivered from Germany in 2022 and is based at Jandakot Airport.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
MSN 551 built in 1989 ex N15WK, OD1 (Botswana Defence Force Air Wing), HB-HMX.
Seven PC-7 aircraft were in service with the Botswana Defence Force from 1990 to 2013, when replaced with five PC-7 Mk.II.
Bert Filippi is flying the aircraft from the rear seat.
This is a Spanish-built version of the German 1930s-designed Bucker Bu-131 Jungmann trainer, painted in Imperial Japanese Army Air Service markings to represent a Kokusai Ki-86, another licence-built version of the Jungmann.
VH-KIL was restored over 10 years using some components acquired by Marcus Bates in Odessa, Texas, USA from the Spanish Air Force. MSN unknown, ex E3B-295 Spanish Air Force.
Bert Filippi is flying the aircraft from the rear seat.
This is a Spanish-built version of the German 1930s-designed Bucker Bu-131 Jungmann trainer, painted in Imperial Japanese Army Air Service markings to represent a Kokusai Ki-86, another licence-built version of the Jungmann.
VH-KIL was restored over 10 years using some components acquired by Marcus Bates in Odessa, Texas, USA from the Spanish Air Force. MSN unknown, ex E3B-295 Spanish Air Force.
Bert Filippi is flying the aircraft from the rear seat.
This is a Spanish-built version of the German 1930s-designed Bucker Bu-131 Jungmann trainer, painted in Imperial Japanese Army Air Service markings to represent a Kokusai Ki-86, another licence-built version of the Jungmann.
VH-KIL was restored over 10 years using some components acquired by Marcus Bates in Odessa, Texas, USA from the Spanish Air Force. MSN unknown, ex E3B-295 Spanish Air Force.
Bert Filippi is flying the aircraft from the rear seat.
This is a Spanish-built version of the German 1930s-designed Bucker Bu-131 Jungmann trainer, painted in Imperial Japanese Army Air Service markings to represent a Kokusai Ki-86, another licence-built version of the Jungmann.
VH-KIL was restored over 10 years using some components acquired by Marcus Bates in Odessa, Texas, USA from the Spanish Air Force. MSN unknown, ex E3B-295 Spanish Air Force.
Built in 2003, MSN 90484, ex C-GYZT.
MSN 15067396 built in 1967 ex N6596S.
MSN E-1911 built in 1981, registered 1990 ex N2119J.
MSN E-1911 built in 1981, registered 1990 ex N2119J.
MSN E-1911 built in 1981, registered 1990 ex N2119J.
MSN E-1911 built in 1981, registered 1990 ex N2119J.
MSN 24404 built in 2001.
MSN 24404 built in 2001.
MSN 24404 built in 2001.
MSN R18200059 built in 1978 ex N7372W.
MSN R18200059 built in 1978 ex N7372W.
MSN R18200059 built in 1978 ex N7372W.
MSN R18200059 built in 1978 ex N7372W.
MSN 72100, built in 2011.
MSN 72100, built in 2011.
MSN 72100, built in 2011.
MSN 72100, built in 2011.
After USAF Colonel Harold Schultz decided to build an exact replica of the Sopwith Pup, he started to collect original parts, including an 80 hp Le Rhône rotary engine. The collecting and initial building took 25 years, however, deteriorating eyesight forced Schultz to abandon the project, and handed it over to Bert Filippi in Australia. The replica was finished by Fred Murrin over a five year period, and was given the color scheme and markings of the Sopwith Pup with RFC s/n B1727, that was named ‘Normie’ after Second Lieutenant Norman Herford Dimmock who normally flew the B1727 on the western front. While flown by another pilot, B1727 crashed in France on October 28 1917. Dimmock kept the windshield and joystick, which he donated to Schultz many decades later.
As a tribute to Norman Herford Dimmock, the aircraft was registered VH-NHD, and was flown for the first time by Bert Filippi at Jandakot, near Perth Western Australia on March 4, 2010.
While almost all parts in VH-NHD are original of that era, including the propeller and the 80hp Le Rhone rotary engine, only the windshield and the joystick are from B-1727. For that reason it is registered as a replica, but even to the most discerning eye, this aircraft cannot be distinguished from a Sopwith Scout out of the Standard Aviation Factory in Sutton in 1917. A far cry from other aircraft registered as Sopwith Pups, which have radial engines, steel fuselage, modern fabric not to mention tail wheels and brakes.
After USAF Colonel Harold Schultz decided to build an exact replica of the Sopwith Pup, he started to collect original parts, including an 80 hp Le Rhône rotary engine. The collecting and initial building took 25 years, however, deteriorating eyesight forced Schultz to abandon the project, and handed it over to Bert Filippi in Australia. The replica was finished by Fred Murrin over a five year period, and was given the color scheme and markings of the Sopwith Pup with RFC s/n B1727, that was named ‘Normie’ after Second Lieutenant Norman Herford Dimmock who normally flew the B1727 on the western front. While flown by another pilot, B1727 crashed in France on October 28 1917. Dimmock kept the windshield and joystick, which he donated to Schultz many decades later.
As a tribute to Norman Herford Dimmock, the aircraft was registered VH-NHD, and was flown for the first time by Bert Filippi at Jandakot, near Perth Western Australia on March 4, 2010.
While almost all parts in VH-NHD are original of that era, including the propeller and the 80hp Le Rhone rotary engine, only the windshield and the joystick are from B-1727. For that reason it is registered as a replica, but even to the most discerning eye, this aircraft cannot be distinguished from a Sopwith Scout out of the Standard Aviation Factory in Sutton in 1917. A far cry from other aircraft registered as Sopwith Pups, which have radial engines, steel fuselage, modern fabric not to mention tail wheels and brakes.
MSN 82248, built in 1939. One of 100 Tiger Moths imported to Australia (in addition to production at Bankstown, NSW). Served with RAAF, but retained RAF serial N9129. Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA in 1943. Registered VH-NIG from 1994 to Nigel T Emmans.
MSN 82248, built in 1939. One of 100 Tiger Moths imported to Australia (in addition to production at Bankstown, NSW). Served with RAAF, but retained RAF serial N9129. Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA in 1943. Registered VH-NIG from 1994 to Nigel T Emmans.
MSN 82248, built in 1939. One of 100 Tiger Moths imported to Australia (in addition to production at Bankstown, NSW). Served with RAAF, but retained RAF serial N9129. Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA in 1943. Registered VH-NIG from 1994 to Nigel T Emmans.
MSN 74550 built in 2021.
MSN 73779, built in 2010.
MSN 73779, built in 2010.
MSN U20606563 built in 1982, ex ZK-NOC, ZK-NOK, N9601Z.
MSN U20606563 built in 1982, ex ZK-NOC, ZK-NOK, N9601Z.
MSN U20606563 built in 1982, ex ZK-NOC, ZK-NOK, N9601Z.
MSN 208 built in 1999, ex ZK-PTI, NZ1993 (RNZAF), ZK-PTI.
Registered ZK-PTI to Aeromotive Ltd, Hamilton, New Zealand on 22 January 1999.
To Royal New Zealand Air Force on 6 August 1999 as NZ1993. It was operated by the ‘Red Checkers’ aerobatic team of the RNZAF and the ‘Red Checkers’ titles are still visible on the engine covers. The team was part of the RNZAF’s Centra Flying School at RNZAF Base Ohakea and operated the CT-4E from 1998 to 2015, being disbanded with the retirement of the CT-4.
To ZK-PTI again with Aeromotive Ltd on 3 March 2015. Registered to Alleasing New Zealand Ltd on 28 May 2015.
To Avoca Beach Dental Care Pty Ltd, New South Wales on 23 November 2020.
Registered VH-PTX on 3 February 2021.
MSN 208 built in 1999, ex ZK-PTI, NZ1993 (RNZAF), ZK-PTI.
Registered ZK-PTI to Aeromotive Ltd, Hamilton, New Zealand on 22 January 1999.
To Royal New Zealand Air Force on 6 August 1999 as NZ1993. It was operated by the ‘Red Checkers’ aerobatic team of the RNZAF and the ‘Red Checkers’ titles are still visible on the engine covers. The team was part of the RNZAF’s Centra Flying School at RNZAF Base Ohakea and operated the CT-4E from 1998 to 2015, being disbanded with the retirement of the CT-4.
To ZK-PTI again with Aeromotive Ltd on 3 March 2015. Registered to Alleasing New Zealand Ltd on 28 May 2015.
To Avoca Beach Dental Care Pty Ltd, New South Wales on 23 November 2020.
Registered VH-PTX on 3 February 2021.
MSN 73623 built in 2013.
MSN 73623 built in 2013.
MSN A1500017, built in 1969, ex N8317M.
Built in 1950, MSN C1/0125, delivered to the Royal Air Force (UK) as WB677 on 16 August 1950. Sold 24 September 1956 while in storage at No.10 Maintenance Unit, RAF Hullavington, UK. First registered in Australia on 21 November 1957 as VH-RHW by the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia, initially based at Maylands Aerodrome, Perth and then Perth Airport, until sold in 1962. It went through a series of owners until purchased by Glen Caple in 1973.
Based at RAAF Base Pearce, north of Perth, Western Australia, on contract to the Royal Australian Air Force as a search and rescue helicopter, using callsign ‘CHOPPER 61’.
Built in 2008, MSN 31209, ex G-CGWB.
Based at RAAF Base Pearce, north of Perth, Western Australia, on contract to the Royal Australian Air Force as a search and rescue helicopter, using callsign ‘CHOPPER 61’.
Built in 2008, MSN 31209, ex G-CGWB.
Based at RAAF Base Pearce, north of Perth, Western Australia, on contract to the Royal Australian Air Force as a search and rescue helicopter, using callsign ‘CHOPPER 61’.
Built in 2008, MSN 31209, ex G-CGWB.
Based at RAAF Base Pearce, north of Perth, Western Australia, on contract to the Royal Australian Air Force as a search and rescue helicopter, using callsign ‘CHOPPER 61’.
Built in 2008, MSN 31209, ex G-CGWB.
Based at RAAF Base Pearce, north of Perth, Western Australia, on contract to the Royal Australian Air Force as a search and rescue helicopter, using callsign ‘CHOPPER 61’.
Built in 2008, MSN 31209, ex G-CGWB.
Based at RAAF Base Pearce, north of Perth, Western Australia, on contract to the Royal Australian Air Force as a search and rescue helicopter, using callsign ‘CHOPPER 61’.
Built in 2008, MSN 31209, ex G-CGWB.
Based at RAAF Base Pearce, north of Perth, Western Australia, on contract to the Royal Australian Air Force as a search and rescue helicopter, using callsign ‘CHOPPER 61’.
Built in 2008, MSN 31209, ex G-CGWB.
MSN 1788 built in 1996 ex F-OHUT.
MSN 72421 built in 2007.
MSN N207 built in 1993.
MSN N207 built in 1993.
MSN 928-2003, built in 2003, ex C-GZRR.
MSN 928-2003, built in 2003, ex C-GZRR.
Built in 1969, MSN 28R-30676.
Built in 1969, MSN 28R-30676.
Painted to represent the 332nd Fighter Group known as the ‘Red Tails’ or ‘Tuskegee Airmen’ of World War Two.
MSN 83401 built in 2022.
Painted to represent the 332nd Fighter Group known as the ‘Red Tails’ or ‘Tuskegee Airmen’ of World War Two.
MSN 83401 built in 2022.
Painted to represent the 332nd Fighter Group known as the ‘Red Tails’ or ‘Tuskegee Airmen’ of World War Two.
MSN 83401 built in 2022.
Painted to represent the 332nd Fighter Group known as the ‘Red Tails’ or ‘Tuskegee Airmen’ of World War Two.
MSN 83401 built in 2022.
MSN 1 built in 1930.
This unique aircraft was designed and built in 1930 in Beverley, Western Australia, by people with no aircraft experience. Selby Ford sketched plans for the aircraft in chalk on the floor of the powerhouse at Beverley, WA, in 1928. Using this as a template, Ford and the local butcher Tom Shackle built the airframe from spruce and maple timber, with Tom’s sister sewing all the fabric for the aircraft. Selby Ford purchased an undamaged engine from an aircraft that crashed nearby during the WA Centenary Air Race in 1929. The plane was towed from the powerhouse along the main street of Beverley to Benson’s paddock, and most of the town turned out to watch the first flight on 1 July 1930. Captain C.H. Nesbitt of Western Air Services intended to taxi around the field, but was in the air within a few seconds. The aircraft handled so well that he flew for 25 minutes and then conducted some joyflights with Ford, Shackles and his sisters. Nesbitt later died flying another aircraft and the Silver Centenary did not fly again until April 1931. The CAA had restricted it to fly only within 5 km of Beverley, but Ford was unaware of this. He obtained permission to return the plane to Beverley in September 1931 and then applied to have the aircraft licensed. With no design documents, the CAA refused to grant a Certificate of Airworthiness. Special permission was granted to fly the aircraft to Narrogin and back to Beverley on 6 December 1931 and this was the Silver Centenary’s last flight for nearly 76 years. In 1933, Ford returned the plane to the powerhouse at Beverley, where it hung from the roof until after his death in 1963. In January 1964, the Silver Centenary was lowered from the roof of the powerhouse, cleaned up, and put into storage until completion of the Beverley Aviation Museum in 1967, where it was the main feature. In 2006, Rod Edwards, the grandson of Ford and current owner of the Silver Centenary, decided to restore the aircraft and apply for a Certificate of Airworthiness. On 12 July 2007, the aircraft was registered VH-USC and made its first post-restoration flight on 20 July 2007. In August 2007, the Silver Centenary finally received its Certificate of Airworthiness – 77 years after its first flights.
MSN 1 built in 1930.
This unique aircraft was designed and built in 1930 in Beverley, Western Australia, by people with no aircraft experience. Selby Ford sketched plans for the aircraft in chalk on the floor of the powerhouse at Beverley, WA, in 1928. Using this as a template, Ford and the local butcher Tom Shackle built the airframe from spruce and maple timber, with Tom’s sister sewing all the fabric for the aircraft. Selby Ford purchased an undamaged engine from an aircraft that crashed nearby during the WA Centenary Air Race in 1929. The plane was towed from the powerhouse along the main street of Beverley to Benson’s paddock, and most of the town turned out to watch the first flight on 1 July 1930. Captain C.H. Nesbitt of Western Air Services intended to taxi around the field, but was in the air within a few seconds. The aircraft handled so well that he flew for 25 minutes and then conducted some joyflights with Ford, Shackles and his sisters. Nesbitt later died flying another aircraft and the Silver Centenary did not fly again until April 1931. The CAA had restricted it to fly only within 5 km of Beverley, but Ford was unaware of this. He obtained permission to return the plane to Beverley in September 1931 and then applied to have the aircraft licensed. With no design documents, the CAA refused to grant a Certificate of Airworthiness. Special permission was granted to fly the aircraft to Narrogin and back to Beverley on 6 December 1931 and this was the Silver Centenary’s last flight for nearly 76 years. In 1933, Ford returned the plane to the powerhouse at Beverley, where it hung from the roof until after his death in 1963. In January 1964, the Silver Centenary was lowered from the roof of the powerhouse, cleaned up, and put into storage until completion of the Beverley Aviation Museum in 1967, where it was the main feature. In 2006, Rod Edwards, the grandson of Ford and current owner of the Silver Centenary, decided to restore the aircraft and apply for a Certificate of Airworthiness. On 12 July 2007, the aircraft was registered VH-USC and made its first post-restoration flight on 20 July 2007. In August 2007, the Silver Centenary finally received its Certificate of Airworthiness – 77 years after its first flights.
MSN 1 built in 1930.
This unique aircraft was designed and built in 1930 in Beverley, Western Australia, by people with no aircraft experience. Selby Ford sketched plans for the aircraft in chalk on the floor of the powerhouse at Beverley, WA, in 1928. Using this as a template, Ford and the local butcher Tom Shackle built the airframe from spruce and maple timber, with Tom’s sister sewing all the fabric for the aircraft. Selby Ford purchased an undamaged engine from an aircraft that crashed nearby during the WA Centenary Air Race in 1929. The plane was towed from the powerhouse along the main street of Beverley to Benson’s paddock, and most of the town turned out to watch the first flight on 1 July 1930. Captain C.H. Nesbitt of Western Air Services intended to taxi around the field, but was in the air within a few seconds. The aircraft handled so well that he flew for 25 minutes and then conducted some joyflights with Ford, Shackles and his sisters. Nesbitt later died flying another aircraft and the Silver Centenary did not fly again until April 1931. The CAA had restricted it to fly only within 5 km of Beverley, but Ford was unaware of this. He obtained permission to return the plane to Beverley in September 1931 and then applied to have the aircraft licensed. With no design documents, the CAA refused to grant a Certificate of Airworthiness. Special permission was granted to fly the aircraft to Narrogin and back to Beverley on 6 December 1931 and this was the Silver Centenary’s last flight for nearly 76 years. In 1933, Ford returned the plane to the powerhouse at Beverley, where it hung from the roof until after his death in 1963. In January 1964, the Silver Centenary was lowered from the roof of the powerhouse, cleaned up, and put into storage until completion of the Beverley Aviation Museum in 1967, where it was the main feature. In 2006, Rod Edwards, the grandson of Ford and current owner of the Silver Centenary, decided to restore the aircraft and apply for a Certificate of Airworthiness. On 12 July 2007, the aircraft was registered VH-USC and made its first post-restoration flight on 20 July 2007. In August 2007, the Silver Centenary finally received its Certificate of Airworthiness – 77 years after its first flights.
MSN 1 built in 1930.
This unique aircraft was designed and built in 1930 in Beverley, Western Australia, by people with no aircraft experience. Selby Ford sketched plans for the aircraft in chalk on the floor of the powerhouse at Beverley, WA, in 1928. Using this as a template, Ford and the local butcher Tom Shackle built the airframe from spruce and maple timber, with Tom’s sister sewing all the fabric for the aircraft. Selby Ford purchased an undamaged engine from an aircraft that crashed nearby during the WA Centenary Air Race in 1929. The plane was towed from the powerhouse along the main street of Beverley to Benson’s paddock, and most of the town turned out to watch the first flight on 1 July 1930. Captain C.H. Nesbitt of Western Air Services intended to taxi around the field, but was in the air within a few seconds. The aircraft handled so well that he flew for 25 minutes and then conducted some joyflights with Ford, Shackles and his sisters. Nesbitt later died flying another aircraft and the Silver Centenary did not fly again until April 1931. The CAA had restricted it to fly only within 5 km of Beverley, but Ford was unaware of this. He obtained permission to return the plane to Beverley in September 1931 and then applied to have the aircraft licensed. With no design documents, the CAA refused to grant a Certificate of Airworthiness. Special permission was granted to fly the aircraft to Narrogin and back to Beverley on 6 December 1931 and this was the Silver Centenary’s last flight for nearly 76 years. In 1933, Ford returned the plane to the powerhouse at Beverley, where it hung from the roof until after his death in 1963. In January 1964, the Silver Centenary was lowered from the roof of the powerhouse, cleaned up, and put into storage until completion of the Beverley Aviation Museum in 1967, where it was the main feature. In 2006, Rod Edwards, the grandson of Ford and current owner of the Silver Centenary, decided to restore the aircraft and apply for a Certificate of Airworthiness. On 12 July 2007, the aircraft was registered VH-USC and made its first post-restoration flight on 20 July 2007. In August 2007, the Silver Centenary finally received its Certificate of Airworthiness – 77 years after its first flights.
MSN 71205 built in 2004, ex VH-VAJ.
MSN 71205 built in 2004, ex VH-VAJ.
MSN 91162 built in 2006, registered in 2008.
MSN 91162 built in 2006, registered in 2008.
Built in 2016, MSN 2308, registered on 11 April 2016, ex N308JS.
Built in 2016, MSN 2308, registered on 11 April 2016, ex N308JS.
Built in 2016, MSN 2308, registered on 11 April 2016, ex N308JS.
Built in 2016, MSN 2308, registered on 11 April 2016, ex N308JS.
MSN DHA799 built in 1942 by De Havilland Aircraft at Sydney (Mascot) NSW. Originally built for South Africa as DX742, but delivered to the RAAF as A17-649.
Sold by RAAF and became VH-RNO on 10 June 1955 with Royal Newcastle Aero Club.
Re-registered VH-WFN on 15 Aug 1959 to Aero Service Pty Ltd, it was based at the former Maylands Aerodrome in Perth. It has had a number of owners, accidents and rebuilds in subsequent years, but is now in pristine condition.
MSN DHA799 built in 1942 by De Havilland Aircraft at Sydney (Mascot) NSW. Originally built for South Africa as DX742, but delivered to the RAAF as A17-649.
Sold by RAAF and became VH-RNO on 10 June 1955 with Royal Newcastle Aero Club.
Re-registered VH-WFN on 15 Aug 1959 to Aero Service Pty Ltd, it was based at the former Maylands Aerodrome in Perth. It has had a number of owners, accidents and rebuilds in subsequent years, but is now in pristine condition.
MSN DHA799 built in 1942 by De Havilland Aircraft at Sydney (Mascot) NSW. Originally built for South Africa as DX742, but delivered to the RAAF as A17-649.
Sold by RAAF and became VH-RNO on 10 June 1955 with Royal Newcastle Aero Club.
Re-registered VH-WFN on 15 Aug 1959 to Aero Service Pty Ltd, it was based at the former Maylands Aerodrome in Perth. It has had a number of owners, accidents and rebuilds in subsequent years, but is now in pristine condition.
MSN DHA799 built in 1942 by De Havilland Aircraft at Sydney (Mascot) NSW. Originally built for South Africa as DX742, but delivered to the RAAF as A17-649.
Sold by RAAF and became VH-RNO on 10 June 1955 with Royal Newcastle Aero Club.
Re-registered VH-WFN on 15 Aug 1959 to Aero Service Pty Ltd, it was based at the former Maylands Aerodrome in Perth. It has had a number of owners, accidents and rebuilds in subsequent years, but is now in pristine condition.
The Macho Stinker was designed by Curtis Pitts during 1993-1995, and he released the design on his 80th birthday in December 1995. It is a high-performance aerobatic biplane with a Russian Vedeneyev M14P/PF radial engine. It can be built from plans, kits, or can be factory-built. It uses fabric-covered, welded steel tubing for the fuselage, and fabric-covered wings and wood spars.
MSN 343, built at Serpentine and completed in 2018.
The Macho Stinker was designed by Curtis Pitts during 1993-1995, and he released the design on his 80th birthday in December 1995. It is a high-performance aerobatic biplane with a Russian Vedeneyev M14P/PF radial engine. It can be built from plans, kits, or can be factory-built. It uses fabric-covered, welded steel tubing for the fuselage, and fabric-covered wings and wood spars.
MSN 343, built at Serpentine and completed in 2018.
The Macho Stinker was designed by Curtis Pitts during 1993-1995, and he released the design on his 80th birthday in December 1995. It is a high-performance aerobatic biplane with a Russian Vedeneyev M14P/PF radial engine. It can be built from plans, kits, or can be factory-built. It uses fabric-covered, welded steel tubing for the fuselage, and fabric-covered wings and wood spars.
MSN 343, built at Serpentine and completed in 2018.
The Macho Stinker was designed by Curtis Pitts during 1993-1995, and he released the design on his 80th birthday in December 1995. It is a high-performance aerobatic biplane with a Russian Vedeneyev M14P/PF radial engine. It can be built from plans, kits, or can be factory-built. It uses fabric-covered, welded steel tubing for the fuselage, and fabric-covered wings and wood spars.
MSN 343, built at Serpentine and completed in 2018.
The Macho Stinker was designed by Curtis Pitts during 1993-1995, and he released the design on his 80th birthday in December 1995. It is a high-performance aerobatic biplane with a Russian Vedeneyev M14P/PF radial engine. It can be built from plans, kits, or can be factory-built. It uses fabric-covered, welded steel tubing for the fuselage, and fabric-covered wings and wood spars.
MSN 343, built at Serpentine and completed in 2018.
The Macho Stinker was designed by Curtis Pitts during 1993-1995, and he released the design on his 80th birthday in December 1995. It is a high-performance aerobatic biplane with a Russian Vedeneyev M14P/PF radial engine. It can be built from plans, kits, or can be factory-built. It uses fabric-covered, welded steel tubing for the fuselage, and fabric-covered wings and wood spars.
MSN 343, built at Serpentine and completed in 2018.
The Macho Stinker was designed by Curtis Pitts during 1993-1995, and he released the design on his 80th birthday in December 1995. It is a high-performance aerobatic biplane with a Russian Vedeneyev M14P/PF radial engine. It can be built from plans, kits, or can be factory-built. It uses fabric-covered, welded steel tubing for the fuselage, and fabric-covered wings and wood spars.
MSN 343, built at Serpentine and completed in 2018.
MSN 22246 built in 2011.
MSN 22246 built in 2011.
MSN 22246 built in 2011.
Built in 1976, MSN 075, ex A19-075 (Royal Australian Air Force), ZK-EUX, 75 (Rhodesian Air Force).
Delivered as ZK-EUX to the RAAF on 20 May 1982 and given serial A19-075. Sold on 22 May 1993 and registered VH-XHW on 30 November 1994 to John Hilton-Wood of Mt Eliza, Victoria. To David Kerr in 2015.
Built in 1976, MSN 075, ex A19-075 (Royal Australian Air Force), ZK-EUX, 75 (Rhodesian Air Force).
Delivered as ZK-EUX to the RAAF on 20 May 1982 and given serial A19-075. Sold on 22 May 1993 and registered VH-XHW on 30 November 1994 to John Hilton-Wood of Mt Eliza, Victoria. To David Kerr in 2015.
MSN W173 built in 1998.
MSN 75-8209, built in 2019.
MSN 75-8209, built in 2019.
MSN 72207 built in 2005 and registered in 2006.
Still has a sticker from participating in the 2022 Outback Air Race.
MSN 72207 built in 2005 and registered in 2006.
Still has a sticker from participating in the 2022 Outback Air Race.
MSN 72207 built in 2005 and registered in 2006.
Still has a sticker from participating in the 2022 Outback Air Race.
MSN 3297, built in 2000 ex JA350A.
MSN 3297, built in 2000 ex JA350A.
The Cri-Cri is the smallest twin-engined, manned jet aircraft in the world, at 4.6 metres long, with a 5.3-metre wingspan.
This one was built in 2011 by Sakkie Van Heerden/Dawie Botes, (MSN SD2) and first flew on 18 February 2012, with JPX PUL 212 piston engines.
In 2015, it was fitted with two Czech-built PBS VB TJ20A jet engines. Each engine weighed only 2.1kg and produced 20kg of thrust. At idle, the engine turned at 35,000 RPM and at max power, 120,000 RPM. The two engines together consumed 1.3 Litres per minute. and the engines had to be overhauled every 50 hours of operating time. Max speed was 120 knots and cruise speed 100 knots, and range was 65 nautical miles.
By 2021, it had been converted again, to use two German Jetcat 300 turbojets of 30N thrust, as seen here.
