Originally an Ansett engine/structures guy and builder of experimental kit planes, and now running an aviation manufacturing company, choosing to restore a Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) Boomerang fighter was a completely new concept for me. In 2006 I had the opportunity to purchase a CAC Boomerang fighter from Malcom Thompson [….]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects
Brisbane’s Mark Walker is a long standing aviation enthusiast, having had an interest in preserving and restoring aircraft for many years. Early in 2001, Mark pondered upon which aircraft he should restore. He immediately thought of the Supermarine Spitfire which was an iconic aircraft, served with the RAAF and was very desirable. Reality arrived with […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects
I have long been a devotee of the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) Boomerang fighter – a great little Australian Battler! Then after some thought I decided to actually do something about my passion by owner/builder constructing a CAC Boomerang aircraft of my own. In 1994 I obtained a stripped CA-12 frame from Tocumwal,NSW and commenced collecting Boomerang […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects
Recently Warbirds Online visited Greg Batts workshop in suburban Brisbane Queensland, to get an update on the progress on his CAC Boomerang Warbird restoration projects. Quite a lot has changed in the 12 months since my last visit. Greg’s Boomerang aircraft, CA-12, RAAF serial A46-54 had been trial assembled and has now been dismantled down […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, Warbirds
During the month of December 2013 Warbirds Online highlights an aircraft with great significance to Australia, the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) CA-12 Boomerang. Much has been written on the story of this aircraft from its inception as a concept, through to its first flight 16 weeks later and its service life. What has not been […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, Warbirds
A ceremony was held at the RAAF Amberley Heritage Center on 21 April 2013 to mark the completion of external work on the Government Aircraft Factory Canberra B Mk 20, which has been under restoration at Amberleys restoration facility for some time. The Canberra aircraft has now been moved into the display hanger at the […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, Warbirds
At Amberley, Queensland, Australia work continues on the disposal and distribution of recently retired General Dynamics F111 fighter aircraft. The F111 commenced service in Australia in 1973 after a protracted 10 year purchase with 24 F111 C aircraft (4 later converted to RF111 C). Later four ex-United States Air Force (USAF) F-111As were purchased and […]
Fighter Aircraft, RAAF historic aircraft
A recent addition to the Heritage Centre, Amberley RAAF Base in Queensland is Avro Anson Mk 1, W2472 (RAF serials were carried through to RAAF use on most Ansons). In 2010 the aircraft was acquired by the ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee (QLD) and donated to the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. The Avro Anson was […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, Warbirds