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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 26, 2023 19:17:30 GMT 12
My friend Peter Hallen messaged from Australia earlier today to say that Mustang VH-BOB returned to the air today after a restoration. That now makes nine airworthy Mustangs in Australia!
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Post by colford on Jan 28, 2023 7:57:55 GMT 12
The airworthy Australian Mustang population is looking healthy again.
VH-BOB, first flight was flown by Peter Clements who also flies the RAAF 100 Sqdn Mustang VH-SUV out of RAAF Point Cook and had David Jones who looks after VH-SUV in attendance.
On the 23rd, VH-JUC A68-105 at Westernport/Tyabb had its first flight in two years after a major engine overhaul, main landing gear pivot pins replacement and other servicing work that was completed, Old Aeroplane Company Chief Engineer and pilot Bernd Heuser did the honours there, also with David Jones in attendance.
Hopefully see them both participating in local airshows again later this year.
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Post by ZacYates on Jan 28, 2023 12:34:42 GMT 12
Excellent news on both fronts, and well done to the Eastgate crew. It's been wonderful to see photos of her on Facebook.
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Post by Mustang51 on Jan 29, 2023 11:10:25 GMT 12
Yes sir to that !!!
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Post by Mustang51 on Jan 29, 2023 16:33:38 GMT 12
.....and a very nice 'arrival' at Point Cook
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Post by falcon124 on Jan 29, 2023 19:35:58 GMT 12
So happy to have BOB back in the air. Now, if only we can get all of them together for a display  |
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Post by Mustang51 on Jan 29, 2023 21:13:38 GMT 12
Tocumwal 2023
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Post by colford on Jan 29, 2023 22:10:06 GMT 12
Have not seen anything indicative on their website at this stage on a proposed date. If they can get all the Oz based Mustangs together that will be a major drawcard. |
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Post by falcon124 on Jan 29, 2023 22:59:05 GMT 12
We can but hope |
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Post by planecrazy on Feb 1, 2023 21:04:21 GMT 12
A short clip of her in 1991.
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