Warbirds Online has over the years acquired a large selection of original photos taken during service by RAAF personnel as well as official photos taken by RAAF photographers. Today we are sharing several images, mostly taken during WWII from our negatives collection that we have scanned. Given the nature of the conditions in which the […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbirds
Warbirds Online recently visited the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre located at Caboolture, Qld to review the progress on the restoration of DAP/ Bristol Beaufort A9-141. Progress since we last visited has been steady but constant and the hard working team have completed many items required to progress the goal to get the Beaufort airworthy. Work […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, Warbirds
One of the most experienced restorers and the location of the world’s largest collection of DAP/Bristol Beaufort and Beaufighter aircraft and components is located at Albion Park, NSW, Australia. Recently an Ex RAAF 100 Squadron, Australian manufactured, DAP Beaufort Mk.VIII Bomber cockpit/forward fuselage has arrived at the Historical Aircraft Restorations Limited at Albion Park NSW […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, Warbirds
Work is proceeding on the airworthy restoration of the DAP/Bristol Beaufort A9-141 and the excitement is building with the work being done to facilitate the mounting of the starboard wing. The mounting blocks are now ready to give the correct mounting angle and the wing has been moved out of its jig and situated under […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, Warbirds
Warbirds Online visited the airworthy restoration of DAP Bristol Beaufort A9-141 based at Caboolture airfield in February to view the recent progress on restoring this great Warbird. The Beaufort is repositioned yet again to allow for the fitting of the starboard wing which has been much anticipated. The wing is completed and preparations are being made […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, Warbirds
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 […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, Warbirds
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, Warbirds
Work this month has continued on Beaufort A9-141 with the wireless rack and other internal fit out occurring whilst the re-spared wing continues to be finished ready for refitting. This work has included installing the control surface gears which are ingenious little artifacts in their own right. Skinning of the leading edge of the wing will […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects