Warbirds Online recently visited Ian Bakers workshop at Mittagong NSW to view the detailed work being undertaken on the components he is rebuilding and manufacturing for his aircraft. Warbird enthusiasts will be aware of Ian’s 3 Boomerang projects being A46-89, 90 and 140. Ian typically works on General Aviation designs and manufacture as well as components […]
Australian Warbirds, CAC Aircraft, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, Warbirds
It has been some years since a new CAC Mustang restoration has taken to the skies in Australia. There were previously 6 CAC Mustangs and a single North American P51D flying in Australia, however a number of these are undergoing rebuild or deep maintenance. A new entrant to the CAC Mustang fleet was the recently […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, Warbirds
The Historical Aircraft Restoration Society at Albion Park NSW operates a large fleet of “heavy metal” piston engine aircraft. One of the significant types in the collection is a PBY-6A Catalina. The Catalina is a type of great historic value to Australia and the RAAF acquired approximately 168 Catalinas both amphibians and flying boat versions […]
Australian Warbirds, Aviation Museums, Historic Aircraft, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects
Warbirds Online had the opportunity to view the progress on the restoration of DHC4 Caribou A4-228 by the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre Qld at Caboolture. The Caribou has now gone on display in its purpose built compound at Caboolture Airfield. The aircraft is now fully fenced off in its high tech enclosure and has been […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects
Since Warbirds Online last reported on the restoration of Supermarine Spitfire HF Mk. IXb MH415 in March 2017, a huge amount of work has been completed in a short time. When we last visited the aircraft the fuselage frames were being assembled in the purpose built jig and most of the stringers were being put […]
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Warbirds Online reports on the progress Greg Batts has made on CAC Boomerang CA-12 A46-54 at Archerfield in Queensland. Since our last visit the largest milestone achieved is the refitting of the wings which allows for the completion of some of the wiring, control routing, flap set up and hydraulic components finalizing. The wing reconnection […]
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Warbirds Online brings you news on the refurbishment taking place on CA-18 Mk.21 Mustang A68-110 VH-MFT at Caboolture Qld. The aircraft is being overhauled by Dave Kingshott and his team at Complete Aircraft Care and much work has been completed since our last review in March 2017. The mighty Mustang has had a very thorough […]
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The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre (Queensland) has secured ownership of Westland Wessex Mk31B ex Royal Australian Navy N7-214, WA214 as part of a tender arrangement with the Commonwealth of Australia. Warbirds Online was on hand to assist with the recovery and transport of the new acquisition to Caboolture Qld. AAHC (Qld) members and volunteers, along […]
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