Warbirds Online visited the project to restore DAP Beaufort A9-141 at Caboolture in September 2015. Work on the aircraft has recommenced in its new location at the Caboolture “Big Hangar” which is its new permanent home. New storage and a mezzanine construction has allowed the Beaufort to again be moved in the hangar to its […]
Beaufort A9-141 – update June 2015
Following purchase of the large hangar at Caboolture by Ralph Cusack earlier this year all of the stored components of the DAP Beaufort A9-141 have now been relocated to the new accommodation and are in the process of being organized. The restoration hangar/workshop is the new home for the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre (formerly the […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, WarbirdsBeaufort A9-141 – update Sept 2014
Our latest update on the Beaufort A9-141 is indeed very positive. The Beaufort is now back in its original hangar and restoration work continues. The current work includes the installation of the wireless rack and other internal equipment. The aircraft will be restored as closely as possible to its original condition and specification and this includes the […]
Australian Warbirds, Historic Aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, WarbirdsCAC Wirraway – WW11 Operations
The CAC Wirraway was ordered by the Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF) to meet their needs for a general purpose and training aircraft. In the general purpose role they replaced the attractive but obsolete Hawker Demon. In the training role the Wirraway fulfilled the new function of advanced trainer, a new category which was introduced with […]
Australian Warbirds, Historic Aircraft, RAAF historic aircraftTauranga Airshow 2014 Warbird display
Classics of the Sky Tauranga City airshow is one of the larger and more diverse of New Zealand’s program of Warbird and mixed aviation events. The airshow is organized by Classic Flyers NZ and is held every two years, with this years event held on the 25th and 26th of January 2014. Classic Flyers NZ is supported by […]
Airshows, Historic Aircraft, NZ Warbirds