Here are some photos of Mark Pracy at the 2011 Reno National Air Races flying VH-FIS achieving Rookie of the year coming 7^th place out of 16 Jets.  Thanks to the team of Pracy Racing.

Thanks for sending the photos Mark.

Below is a Photo of Jetrides Hunter Valley Based L39 VH-IOT flown by Mark Pracy and Phil Frawley.

                            
I recently received this email from  Stephen Robinson enclosing several pictures of his lovely CJ6 for our website. Wow, this is really a beauty Stephen. Well done to all concerned.

08 March 2010                  Hi Dave
 
I acquired VH-MAN from...

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 I recently received the following email from Ron Peters and George Baumanis who jointly own Winjeel A97-443. Thanks Ron and George, this is a really beautiful aeroplane and is a credit to you both. Cheers Dave

Hi Dave,

As you probably know we acquired 443 in March 2000 after seeing  a photo of it ...

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VH LNM retuning from the Wagga Air Force open day in November 09 with Michael as pilot and wife Linda in the back.

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 Here are some photos of Steve Jenkin's Moth Minor, A21-38 at Goolwa. Almost ready to fly after a break of some 2 Years!

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DH 94 Moth Minor VH-CZB, ex A21-42 ex VH-ACR, was imported from the UK then impressed into the RAAF during World War Two.  Back in civilian use, it fell into disrepair and hung from the roof at Gilltrap’s Auto Museum on the Gold Coast for several decades.  Acquired as a static exhibit...

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Photos attached, courtesy of Craig Justo.

VH-CZE, formerly –XRA, is actually A85-443 and was purchased in Forward Air Controller (FAC) camouflage and configuration.  It has been restored to trainer configuration and is presented in the livery of A85-404 during its service as a squadron...

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L39c,VH-NLD, sn 132037,...

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Attached are some photos of my Yak 55M.
It was owned by the Russian aerobatic team and was kept as a spare aircraft. It came over here in 1997 with 14 hours on it.
It now has 160 hours TT and is awesome to fly.
I have also attached some photos of my friends Yak 50.

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The 52 was built in 1984 and flew in Russia for about three years accumulating 498 hours and was then parked until 2002. Mark McNicol found it, then imported it in 2003 and spent four years overhauling it.
The aircraft was used for military abinito training where students would learn to fly to a high standard before moving onto a jet like the L39. The cockpit layout is very similar to the L39.  The aircraft has now been completly overhauled. Every component has been removed and replaced or overhauled. I am told she is the best of its type in the country.  Mark's partner,...

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* Fleet 16B 'Finch' ZK-AGC. Built  1941 for the RCAF. Flew as trainer during WW-II then to various civilian owners. I have owned it since tracking it down in Phoenix, AZ and buying it in 2004. Nice machine, the niece of a Tiger Moth but with 165 hp, much faster. Currently active.

* Nanchang ZK-WOK, I have been involved with this machine since a group of us brought it into the country to establish 'syndicate ownership'. I now own it outright. Presently it is undergoing some cosmetic attention...

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Chistina ( see news item below ) has sent in this great picture of  a 1941 Boeing Stearman which is co- owned by husband John Kokshoorn and Nigel Arnot. Thanks again Christina, that's quite a stable of aeroplanes that you have!

Chiristina has sent in a picture of the family Yak 52 which she and her husband both fly.  Thanks Christina, the aeroplanes look great; any chance of a picture of the Stearman for the site?   Here is Chistina's email :

Hello Dave, 

 Our Aircraft VVS is a Yak 52 Russian Military training aircraft which we have restored and owned for 14months approx.  Both my husband and I have PPL’s and both fly it.  I have been taking it to a few Airshows and it would appear that there aren’t too many female...

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Jeff Muller has sent in some photos of newly restored L39 VH-LCJ. What a beautiful machine Jeff, I'm green with envy.  We are getting quite a few pictures coming in of member's aeroplanes; please keep them coming people ! Here is Jeff's Email.

Hi Dave,
 
Attached are a couple of photos of VH-LCJ. She is a 1982 model L-39C, ex Ukraine. Total time just under 2000 hours, with 300 on the engine.
 
I bought the aeroplane through Stu...

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Member Phil Frawley ( Frawls )  an old RAAF colleague of mine, has sent in these  pictures of aircraft L-39 VH- KEE.  I have attached his email and a selection of photos. Thanks Phil what a beautiful aeroplane !  

Member Colin Appleton has kindly responded to my plea for pictures of member's aircraft with pictures of this most unusal warbird. I have attached his email for the interest of members.  Thanks Colin -  EXR looks like a real fun machine.

Dear Dave,
 
Regarding your request for member input on their aircraft, please find attached a few photo's of my ex-Chilean Air Force "Halcones" display team aircraft, which is a 1989 Extra 300 (Serial No. 010. - VH-EXR).
 
It's the only...

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We received the following email and pictures  from Adam Dakos re his father's CJ6A which the family restored. Thanks very much Adam, we really appreciate your interest in the site, your Dad's aeroplane looks great. Come on all you Aussi  warbirders out there, how about some pictures of your pride and joy.

Hello

I saw on your web site that you were looking for photo’s of Australian warbirds. Attached are some photos of my fathers plane which is a cj6 which my family completely restored...

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Mike Hannell has sent in a picture of his  Chipmunk together with some history. Thanks Mike, she is a beauty !

The aircraft was built in Chester, England, for the RAF and entered service in June 1952 with service number WP 791.

It saw military service in a number of RAF locations including Hornchurch and Castle Bromwich. In 1959 it was converted to civilian use and was initially...

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New AWAL member Matt Henderson has sent the following very interesting email plus a great picture of his new pride and joy. Thanks Matt, welcome to AWAL ; the aeroplane really looks great.

G'day Dave,

Thought I'd contribute as a new member to AWAL and new to warbirds.

Attached is a picture of VH-MCT which is an ex-RAAF CT4A serial number A19-046 which is somewhat unique for a CT4 as it never spent any time at 1FTS.  A19-046 spent its entire Air Force life at the Aircraft Research and Development...

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Another AWAL member, Ted Meeuwsen of South australia, has sent in a lovely photograph of his CJ6A,  VH-YUM together with the following description. Thanks Ted, she looks beautiful, that 61/2 years of effort was well worth it!

"Attached is picture of CJ6A, VH_YUM, presently at Parafield conducting adventure flights with Warbirds in Action. This aircraft is one of the Jandakot rebuild specials which took 6 and half years to resurrect.  The aircraft was in reasonable condition, but needed a lot of...

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Paul Duncan has sent in a picture of his Nanchang VH-NNB for inclusion on our website together with the following note. Thanks Paul the aircraft looks great.

I don't have much of a story to tell but here are some photos of my aircraft at Watts Bridge kindly taken by Graig Justo. As you can see it is a CJ6A which I purchased from Lampa holdings 2 years ago. I have been flying the Nanchang for over ten years and now operate my aircraft 84 from Canberra Airport for adventure flying and we call ourselves Green Machine...

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VH-ZRO started life as a Canadian-built Harvard Mk4 in 1952. In the late 60's it was purchased by 20th Century Fox and converted to be a "Tora Tora Zeke" for the movie Tora Tora Tora.
 
Mods included bigger engine cowl, smaller canopy, reworked cockpit, fairing over of rear seat, altered rudder shape, retractable tail wheel, mods to wing leading edge, extended and rounded wing tips, gas gun, smoke, extended u/c legs and new doors.
 
The aircraft was used in several movies before going to the...

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Re my  request for pictures of your aeroplane and it's story,  I thought I would start the ball rolling  by introducing 'Adventure 88' so as to give you some idea of the sort of thing we need to brighten up our site and to make it more interesting. The photographs are copyright by DAEDALUS.                             

VH-CJA...

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