| 20 February, 2010 - MICHAEL BEACH'S NANCHANG VH-LNM  VH LNM retuning from the Wagga Air Force open day in November 09 with Michael as pilot and wife Linda in the back.  READ MORE
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| 31 January, 2010 - ANOTHER CLASSIC FLIES AGAIN 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!  READ MORE
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| 31 January, 2010 - MARK CARR'S MOTH MINOR  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... READ MORE
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| 9 December, 2009 - MARK CARR'S WINJEEL AND ADVENTURE FLIGHTS  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... READ MORE
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| 27 November, 2009 - NOEL DAVISON'S L39  L39c,VH-NLD, sn 132037,... READ MORE
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| 5 May, 2009 - TONY MITCHELL'S T28 
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| 24 September, 2008 - VH-YUK 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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| 23 September, 2008 - VH-UHO 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,... READ MORE
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| 23 September, 2008 - Graham's New Zealand based aircraft * 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... READ MORE
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| 5 June, 2008 - 1941 BOEING STEARMAN 
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!
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| 4 June, 2008 - A FLYING FAMILY 
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... READ MORE
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| 14 February, 2008 - L39 VH-LCJ 
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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| 11 February, 2008 - L-39 VH-KEE ' RED 43 ' 
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 ! Hi guys, I really appreciate the work you guys are doing for us all at Australian Warbirds. ...READ MORE
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| 11 February, 2008 - AN UNUSUAL WARBIRD VH - EXR 
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).
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| 23 January, 2008 - LOU DAKOS CJ6A VH - LUU 
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... READ MORE
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| 29 October, 2007 - De Havilland Chipmunk DHC-1 MK 22A VH ZIZ 
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 based at Croydon Airport... READ MORE
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| 29 June, 2007 - MATT HENDERSON'S CT4A A19-046 
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... READ MORE
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| 26 June, 2007 - TED MEEUWSEN'S NANCHANG VH-YUM 
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... READ MORE
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| 26 June, 2007 - PAUL DUNCAN'S NANCHANG VH-NNB 
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... READ MORE
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| 23 May, 2007 - VH-ZRO 'ZERO' 
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... READ MORE
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| 20 May, 2007 - DAVE HOLBOURN'S CJ6A VH-CJA 'ADVENTURE 88'
 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... READ MORE
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