Kent Lee of Coffs Harbour NSW is a man of many interests and talents. What is less known is Kent’s abiding interest in aviation and flying. A particularly interesting aspect of his aviation passion is his collection of CAC Boomerang survivors of which he has 4 identities, which are verified [….]
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Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4 – Luftwaffe legend flies again
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German World War II fighter aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser during the early to mid-1930s. Often called Me 109, it was originally conceived as an interceptor and was one of the first modern fighters. It included features such as all-metal [….]
Historic Aircraft, Warbird Restoration ProjectsThe CAC Boomerang – Warbird Fighter Book Review
Every Warbird enthusiast will surely have a sturdy collection of Warbird books, both as a handy reference and for the pleasure of reading. I recently acquired The CAC Boomerang: A Detailed Guide to the RAAF’s Famous WWII Fighter (Airframe Album) and consider it to be a worthy candidate for a book review. It is not often that you […]
Australian Warbirds, RAAF historic aircraft, Warbird Books, WarbirdsCAC Boomerang Restoration – Ian Baker’s A46-89 & A46-90
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 ProjectsCAC Boomerang Restoration – Mark Walker’s A46-158
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 ProjectsCAC Boomerang Restoration – Nick Knight’s A46-147
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 ProjectsCAC Boomerang – Greg Batts 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, WarbirdsThe Australian CAC Boomerang – an iconic Warbird
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 […]
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