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23Feb1955 The aircraft flew for the first time.
Aug1955 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-401.
196? The aircraft was part of the Yellow Streaks aerobatic team.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF Museum at Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
18Jan1988 The aircraft was restored to flying condition and re-registered as VH-NTY by the RAAF Museum.
199? The aircraft was retired from flying due to its historical significance as the first production Winjeel. It was replaced in the Historic Flight by A85-439.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was with the RAAF Museum, RAAF Williams, Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
18Jun2002 The registration was cancelled.
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Sep1955 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-402.
195? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1BFTS at Uranquinty.
May1979 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
1979 The aircraft was acquired by Malcolm Long.
08Apr1982 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-BFX by Malcolm Long.
1993 At this time this aircraft was being operated out of Airworld at Wangaratta as VH-BFX by Malcolm Long and Ron Lee.
1997 At this time this aircraft was on display at Airworld, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia, 3310.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-BFX by Malcolm Long.
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Sep55 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-403.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF School of Technical Training at RAAF Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, for use as a training aid.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF Museum.
19? The aircraft was painted up in camouflage colors and put on display at the front gate at RAAF Wagga.
1997 At this time this aircraft was part of the RAAF Wagga Museum display at RAAF Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, 2651.
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Oct1955 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-404.
195? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1BFTS at Uranquinty.
19? The aircraft was allocated to 34 SQN.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF School of Technical Training at Wagga Wagga.
May1979 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
1980 The aircraft was acquired by Aviation Salvage Co.
20Mar1981 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-WHZ .
19? The aircraft was acquired by Helimuster Pty Ltd.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was being operated as VH-WHZ by Helimuster, Victoria River Downs, Northern Territory, Australia.
1998 The aircraft was acquired by H. Jones and was exported to New Zealand.
11Mar2009 The aircraft was re-registered as ZK-WJL by G C Aviation Ltd. 8 Wall Street, Taupo, New Zealand.
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Nov1955 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-405.
19? The aircraft was placed on display as a gate guardian at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria, Australia.
Nov1955 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-406.
195? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1BFTS at Uranquinty.
19? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1FTS.
1983 The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF School of Technical Training at RAAF Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
199? The aircraft was allocated to the Museum of Army Flying at Oakey.
Jun1997 At this time this aircraft was still at RAAF Wagga. It had the engine cowls originally from A85-439 fitted to it.
199? The aircraft was transported to Oakey.
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Nov55 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-407.
196? The aircraft was allocated to No. 2 OCU at RAAF Williamtown for use as a forward air control trainer.
01Apr70The aircraft was transferred to No. 4 Forward Air Control Flight.
19? The aircraft was retired from flying with the RAAF.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF SChool of Technical Training (RAAFSTT) at Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF Museum.
1989 The aircraft was acquired by Winrye Aviation as payment for maintenance work on RAAF Museum aircraft.
13Sep1989 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-NTJ to Winrye (Brian Chadwick). It was painted up as A85-443.
22Jan97 The aircraft was acquired as VH-NTJ by Tony Alder, 7 Grandview Tce, Tallai, Queensland, Australia, 4213.
Mar2000 The aircraft was acquired by George Baumanis and Ron Peters, Perth, Western Australia.
Dec55 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-408.
195? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1BFTS at Uranquinty.
Jun64 The aircraft collided with A85-441 whilst landing at Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
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Dec55 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-409.
195? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1BFTS at Uranquinty.
19? The aircraft was modified for forward air control work.
Mar88 The aircraft crashed at RAAF Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia.
01Dec1955 The aircraft was completed.
14Dec1955 The aircraft flew for the first time.
20Dec55 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-410.
19? The aircraft was transferred to No. 4 Forward Air Control Flight at RAAF Williamtown.
19? The aircraft was retired from flying.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the Painters training shop at RAAF Amberley, Queensland, Australia.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF Amberley fire section.
199? The aircraft was loaned to the Queensland Air Museum, Caloundra, Queensland, Australiain exchange for a Cessna 337.
11Aug1994 The aircraft was delivered by truck to the museum.
18Nov1996 The aircraft was sold outright to the museum.
1999 At this time this aircraft was on display at the Queensland Air Museum, Caloundra, Queensland, Australia.
Dec1955 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-411.
19? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1FTS.
19? The aircraft was allocated to 76 SQN for use as a forward air control aircraft at RAAF Williamtown.
1996 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Helimuster Pty Ltd.
199? The aircraft was re-registered as VH-NON.
08Feb2008 The aircraft was acquired by John Weymouth, P. O. Box 549, Wyong, New South Wales, Australia, 2259. (John owns Helimuster).
Feb56 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-412.
195? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1BFTS at Uranquinty.
Aug68 The aircraft was received by 2OCU at RAAF Williamtown for use as a forward air control aircraft.
Oct69 The aircraft crashed at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia after suffering an engine failure. It ditched in a mangrove swamp.
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Feb56 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-413.
196? The aircraft was allocated to 2OCU at RAAF RAAF Williamtown for use as a forward air control aircraft.
01Apr70 The aircraft was transferred to No. 4 Air Control Flight at RAAF Williamtown.
1981 The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF School of Technical Training at RAAF Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
1996 The aircraft was acquired by Bob Eastgate in a deal with the RAAF Museum which saw him exchange his Hudson project for five Winjeels.
18Aug1998 The aircraft was reregistered by Bob Eastgate, 73 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia, 3039, as VH-WMD.
13Sep2002 The aircraft was acquired by Peter Best, 57 Yugara Street, Malua Bay, New South Wales, Australia, 2536.
Feb1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-414.
19? The aircraft was allocated to 1FTS.
Aug1968 The aircraft was transferred to 2OCU at RAAF Williamtown for use as a forward air control aircraft.
Apr1969 The aircraft crashed near Bulahdelah, New South Wales, Australia.
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Mar1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-415.
195? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1BFTS at Uranquinty.
19? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1FTS.
19? The aircraft was allocated to 76 SQN as a forward air control aircraft at RAAF Williamtown.
1996 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
09Nov1995 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-BUM by R. Hall, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.
08Dec1998 The aircraft was acquired as VH-BUM by Peter Williams, 11 Ramus Circuit, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
Apr1999 Alf Medley ferried the aircraft from Point Cook to Kalgoolie, via Donald, Mildura, Port Pirie, Ceduna, Border Village, and Kaiguna, for Peter Williams.
2004 At this time this aircraft was advertised for sale for $135,000.
Mar1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-416.
Mar1968 The aircraft crashed at Port Arlington, Victoria, Australia.
Mar1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-417.
19? The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
May1970 The aircraft was sold to Peninsula Air Services. (Bob Eastgate?).
19? The aircraft was acquired by Bob Eastgate.
Mar1991 At this time this aircraft was owned by Don Brown and was in the Latrobe Valley being restored to airworthy condition.
Mar1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-418.
May1979 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
1979 The aircraft was sold to Mike Wansey, Confederate Air Force.
198? The aircraft was acquired by the Australian Aircraft Restoration Group and put on display at its Moorabbin Air Museum, Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, Australia
Apr1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-419.
Sep1956 The aircraft crashed near Bungendore. The pilot, P/OFF B.S. Best was killed in the accident.
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Apr1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-420.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF School of Technical Training at RAAF Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
1996 The aircraft was acquired by Bob Eastgate in a deal with the RAAF Museum which saw him exchange his Hudson project for five Winjeels.
18Aug1998 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-WMF.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-WMF by Bob Eastgate.
18Oct2003 The aircraft was acquired as VH-WMF by Thomas Day, 20 Merton Street, North Caulfield, Victoria, Australia, 3161.
2003 Restoration work was commenced by the Old Aeroplane Company, Tyabb, Victoria.
2005 The aircraft flew its first post restoration test flight.
May1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-421.
May1970 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
Feb1971 The aircraft was acquired by Peninsula Air Services. (Bob Eastgate?).
19? The aircraft was acquired by Classic Aviation, Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia.
11Mar98 A85-429 was re-registered with the incorrect construction number 25-21 (ex A85-421) as VH-MMR by Gary Volkers, 9 Arnold Avenue, Camden South, New South Wales, Australia.
26Feb2002 The registration for A85-429 was cancelled and the aircraft was re-registered again on 26Feb2002 as VH-MMR but with the correct construction number.
11Mar2004 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-EDX by James Courtney, 26 Dingley Dell Road, North Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia, 3113.
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May1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-422.
May1979 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
Jun1979 The aircraft was acquired by Bob Eastgate.
18Dec1981 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-SOB by Bob Eastgate and was based at Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
199? The aircraft was sold to a syndicate in Queensland, Australia. Ed Field was one of the owners.
1997 At this time this aircraft was at the Caboolture Warplane Museum.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-SOB by Ed Field.
26Sep2000 The ownership of the aircraft was transferred to Winjeel Pty Ltd, Hangar 102, Caboolture Airport, Queensland, Australia.
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May56 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-423.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF School of Technical Training, RAAF Wagga, new South Wales, Australia.
1996 The aircraft was acquired by Bob Eastgate in a deal with the RAAF Museum which saw him exchange his Hudson project for five Winjeels.
18Aug98 The aircraft was reregistered by Bob Eastgate, 73 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia, 3039, as VH-WMK.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-WMK by Bob Eastgate.
31Jul2001 The aircraft was acquired by Lyn and Di Foster/Aerobuild, P.O. Box 24, York, Western Australia, 6302.
Jun56 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-424.
19? The aircraft was allocated to Central Flying School at RAAF Base East Sale.
19? The aircraft was damaged in an accident.
1972 The aircraft was converted into a ground training aid.
19? This aircraft may possibly be the aircraft which was being restored by Ian Mastin.
19? Components of this aircraft were acquired by Ron Schneider.
Jun56 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-425.
Nov1956 The aircraft crashed at Uranquinty, New South Wales, Australia when a throttle linkage came undone and the engine went to full power. The pilot bailed out safely.
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Jun1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-426.
19? The aircraft was allocated to 76 SQN at RAAF Williamtown for use as a forward air control aircraft.
1996 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
1996 The aircraft was acquired by John Weymouth.
04Dec96 The aircraft was reregistered as VH-DKK by R. Hall, 39A Riverside Drive, Port Macquarie, Australia.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-DKK by Rodney John Hall.
? The aircraft was added to the fleet of the International Fighter Flight Centre.
18Mar2003 The aircraft was acquired by Neil Johnston/Aviation and Motor Industry Services, 50 Trappers Way, Clareville, New South Wales, Australia, 2107.
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Jun56 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-427.
1985 The aircraft was put into storage at Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.
1996 The aircraft was sold.
31Jan1997 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-WJE by G. Ellis, 7 Highclere Ave, Mount Waverley, Victoria, Australia.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-WJE by Dr. Gregory Ellis.
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Jul56 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-428.
1980 The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF School of Technical Training, RAAF Wagga, new South Wales, Australia.
Jun97 At this time this aircraft was being used as a training aid by TAFE under contract to the Defence Department at RAAF Wagga.
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Jul56 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-429.
May70 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
197? The aircraft was acquired by Nelson Wilson and stored at his hangar at Lilydale, Victoria, Australia.
19? The aircraft was acquired by M. Onslow and taken to Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Aerial agriculture at Bankstown.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Gary Volkers.
11Mar98 The aircraft was reregistered as VH-MMR by Gary Volkers, 9 Arnold Avenue, Camden South, New South Wales, Australia. Its construction number was incorrectly listed as 25-21 (ex A85-421).
26Feb2002 The registration was cancelled.
05Mar2002 The aircraft was re-registered again as VH-MMR. This time the correct construction number was listed.
06Oct2004 The registration VH-MMR was cancelled due to the sale of the aircraft to new owners (Mark Awad) in the USA.
2004 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-OPJ by Mark Awad, 92 Argonaut, Aliso Viejo, California, USA.
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Jul1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-430.
May1970 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
197? The aircraft was acquired by Noel Vincent of Aviation Salvage Co.
19? The aircraft was acquired by new owners for use in an adventure playground.
19? The aircraft was acquired by the South Australian Air Museum at Port Adelaide and put on display in their museum.
19? The aircraft was acquired by the South Australian Air Museum at Port Adelaide and put on display in their museum.
1997 At this time this aircraft was on display at the South Australian Aviation Museum, Port Adelaide, South Australia, 5015.
21May1999 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-XXV by Steve Nitschke, 29 Baldock Road, Ingle Farm, South Australia.
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Jul1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-431.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF School of Technical Training at RAAF Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
1996 The aircraft was sold.
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Aug1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-432.
19? The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
1993 At this time this aircraft was at the Museum of Army Flying, Oakey, Queensland, Australia.
Aug1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-433.
Jun1961 The aircraft crashed at Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
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Aug1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-434.
May1970 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Jeff Trappett.
19? The aircraft was re-registered as VH-AGP.
05Aug1983 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-EDA.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Roger Richards.
19? The aircraft was acquired by James Courtney.
1997 At this time this aircraft was based at RAAF Williams, Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-EDA by James Courtney.
Oct1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-435.
19? The aircraft was retired from RAAF flying.
19? The aircraft was put into storage at Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.
1996 The aircraft was sold.
11Feb1997 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-KHZ by Albert Burry, Four Mile, Woodstock, Queensland, Australia.
Mar2001 The aircraft was acquired by Rodney George, Sydney. The aircraft is operated as part of the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society collection.
2002 The aircraft is to be re-registered as VH-EAD.
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Oct1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-436.
196? The aircraft was allocated to 2OCU for use as a forward air control aircraft at RAAF Williamtown.
01Apr1970The aircraft was transferred to No. 4 Air Control Flight at RAAF Williamtown.
May1979 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
19? The aircraft was sold to Aviation Salvage Co.
06Nov1980 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-WIJ.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Roger Richards.
1997 At this time this aircraft was based at RAAF Williams, Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-WIJ by Roger Richards.
Oct1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-437.
19? The aircraft was allocated to Central Flying School at RAAF Base East Sale.
195? The aircraft was allocated to 1 Basic Flying Training School (1BFTS).
1959 The aircraft suffered an accident at Point Cook. The pilot was Flg Off F. G. Price. 032466.
Sep1959 Approval was given to convert it to components.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Ron Schneider at Rupanyup, Victoria, Australia.
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Nov1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-438.
May1979 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
Mar1981 The aircraft was sold to Bill McMonagle.
19Mar1981 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-IOX.
19? The aircraft was acquired by William McMonagle, 31 Gordons Crossing Road, Joyner, Queensland, Australia, 4500.
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Nov56 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-439.
19? The aircraft was transferred to the RAAF School of Technical Training at RAAF Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia, for use as a training aid.
199? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF Museum at Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
18Nov1994 The aircraft was restored to flying condition and re-registered as VH-FTS.
1997 At this time this aircraft was being operated as VH-FTS by the RAAF Museum, RAAF Williams, Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-FTS by the RAAF Museum.
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Nov1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-440.
197? The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
1976 The aircraft was acquired by the Air Training Corps at Cambridge, Tasmania, Australia.
1985 The aircraft was acquired by Alf Medley, Donald, Victoria, Australia.
27Jun1985 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-HFM by Alf Medley.
199? Alf sold the aircraft to M. Lanyon.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-HFM by M.V. & E.J. Lanyon PTY LTD.
Dec1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-441.
Jun1964 The aircraft collided with A85-408 on landing at Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
19? The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the Aircraft Research Laboratories (ARL) for fatigue testing.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
1997 At this time this aircraft was at the AWM's Treloar Warfare Technology Centre.
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Dec1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-442.
19? The aircraft was put into storage at Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.
17Aug1998 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-NTN.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-NTN by Donald Chaplin.
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Dec1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-443.
19? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1FTS.
19? The aircraft was allocated to Central Flying School at RAAF Base East Sale.
19? The aircraft was allocated to No. 4 Flight and modified for use as a forward air control aircraft at RAAF Williamtown.
19? The aircraft was allocated to 76 SQN at RAAF Williamtown.
1996 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
28Mar1996 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-XRA by John Weymouth.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-XRA by Heli Muster PTY LTD.
? The aircraft was acquired by Alan Arthur.
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Dec1956 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-444.
May1970 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
197? The aircraft was acquired by Aviation Salvage Co.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Chewing Gum Field Air Museum.
1988 The aircraft was acquired by Jeff Trappett.
1989 The aircraft was transported from Queensland to Victoria for restoration.
1990 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-AGR by Jeff Trappett. (Another source quotes 07Apr1995).
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-AGR by Jeff Trappett.
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Jan1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-445.
19? The aircraft was allocated to Central Flying School at RAAF Base East Sale.
196? The aircraft was allocated to 2OCU for use as a forward air control aircraft at RAAF Williamtown.
01Apr1970 The aircraft was transferred to No. 4 Air Control Flight at RAAF Williamtown.
May1979 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Aviation Salvage Co.
19? The aircraft was re-registered as VH-JJG by Murray Griffith of the Deniliquin Air Museum, New South Wales, Australia
19? The aircraft was acquired by D. Hamilton.
23Mar1994 The registration was cancelled due to the sale of the aircraft to M. B. Aero Trust in New Zealand
1994 The aircraft was re-registered as ZK-JJG.
Feb1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-446.
Apr1973 The aircraft crashed at Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia.
Feb1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-447.
196? The aircraft was part of the Yellow Streaks aerobatic team.
May1970 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
197? The aircraft was acquired by Peninsula Air Services.
Mar1991 At this time this aircraft was thought to have been owned by Rod Swallow.
199? The aircraft was acquired by Bruno Carnovale.
? Restoration work was started for Bruno by Briggs Industries.
2003 The aircraft was acquired by Wayne Harder.
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Feb57 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-448
May1970 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
Mar1991 At this time this aircraft was thought to have been owned by Rod Swallow.
Feb1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-449.
197? The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
Jun1978 The aircraft was donated to the Port Moresby Technical College in Papua New Guinea.
1999 The aircraft was acquired by the Museum of Army Flying at Oakey, Queensland, Australia.
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Mar1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-450.
19? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1 Air Trials Unit at Woomera, South Australia.
May1970 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
197? The aircraft was acquired by Aviation Salvage Co.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Pearce Dunn of the Warbirds Aviation Museum at Mildura, Victoria, Australia.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Dick Hourigan.
22Sep1986 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-HOY by Dick Hourigan.
1986 The aircraft completed its first post restoration flight.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-HOY by Dick Hourigan.
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Apr1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-451.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF School of Technical Training at RAAF Wagga, New South Wales for use as a training aid.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF Museum.
1996 The aircraft was acquired by Bob Eastgate in a deal with the RAAF Museum which saw him exchange his Hudson project for five Winjeels.
18Aug1998 The aircraft was reregistered by Bob Eastgate, 73 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia, 3039, as VH-WMN.
? The aircraft was acquired by Phil Nolan, 12 Omega Street, Southern Cross, Western Australia, 6426.
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May1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-452.
19? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1FTS.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF School of Technical Training at RAAF Wagga, New South Wales for use as a training aid.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF Museum.
1996 The aircraft was acquired by Bob Eastgate in a deal with the RAAF Museum which saw him exchange his Hudson project for five Winjeels.
18Aug1998 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-TOB.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-TOB by Bob Eastgate.
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May1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-453.
19? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1FTS.
196? The aircraft was part of the Yellow Streaks aerobatic team.
19? The aircraft was put into storage at RAAF Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.
Nov96 The aircraft was acquired by Mike Spalding (North Queensland Warbirds) from an auction held at Moorebank, New South Wales, Australia.
18Mar1997 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-XXE by North Queensland Warbirds, P.O. Box 1227, Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
12Aug2004 The aircraft was acquired by Cairns Airport Hangars, P.O. Box 1227, Cairns, Queensland, Australia. 4870.
Aug1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-454.
Oct1968 The aircraft was damaged by a fire.
19? Approval was granted to convert the aircraft to components.
19? The aircraft was possibly put into storage at Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
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Aug1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-455.
19? The aircraft was put into storage at Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.
Nov96 The aircraft was acquired by Mike Spalding from an auction held at Moorebank, New South Wales, Australia.
18Mar1997 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-XXD by North Queensland Warbirds, P.O. Box 1227, Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
1998 At this time this aircraft had been restored and was ready for it's test flight.
21May2004 The aircraft was acquired by Murray Moule, P.O. Box 6665, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 4870.
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Sep1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-456.
19? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF School of Technical Training at RAAF Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
19? The aircraft was cut away for use as a training aid.
Jun1997 At this time this aircraft was being used as a training aid by TAFE under contract to the Defence Department at RAAF Wagga.
Nov1998 As above.
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Sep1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-457.
19? The aircraft was allocated to No. 1FTS.
196? The aircraft was part of the Yellow Streaks aerobatic team.
May1979 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Nelson Wilson at Lilydale, Victoria, Australia.
14Oct1986 The aircraft was registered as VH-HFE.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Greg Wilson.
? The aircraft was transferred to Gina Wilson, 22 Marion Street, Auburn, New South Wales, Australia. 2144.
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Oct1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-458.
19? The aircraft was allocated to No. 4 Forward Air Control Flight at RAAF Williamtown.
Feb1988 The aircraft crashed near Wauchope, New South Wales, Australia.
Oct1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-459.
Dec1965 The aircraft crashed at Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
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Nov1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-460.
197? The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
Aug1979 The aircraft was acquired by the Department of Transport.
19? The aircraft was acquired by a syndicate from the Department of Transport.
14Mar1989 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-HWI.
1997 At this time this aircraft was based at RAAF Williams, Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-HWI by John Dorwood.
Jan1958 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-461.
196? The aircraft was part of the Yellow Streaks aerobatic team.
May1979 The aircraft was retired from RAAF service.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Blaney Airfarmers.
09Jul1982 The aircraft was re-registered as VH-WIU.
1994 At this time this aircraft was being operated as VH-WIU by D. Williamson, Serpentine, Western Australia.
199? The aircraft was acquired by Mathew Richards.
18Apr1999 At this time this aircraft was registered as VH-WIU by Mathew Richards.
199? The aircraft was named Named "Shabby Blue One".
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Dec1957 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-462.
19? The aircraft had a heavy landing which buckled its center section and it was written off.
1975 The aircraft was put on display outside the Officers Mess Annex at Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
198? The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF Museum at Point Cook
1996 The aircraft was auctioned off.
19? The aircraft was acquired by Ron Schneider at Rupanyup, Victoria, Australia.
03Feb1951 The aircraft flew for the first time.
Feb1951 The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-618.
Jul1952 The aircraft was allocated to Number 1 Air Trials Unit, RAAF Laverton.
1953 The aircraft was allocated to RAAF East Sale.
Feb1953 The aircraft was allocated to 1 Basic Flying Training School.
Dec1954 The aircraft was allocated to the Aircraft Research and Development Unit.
Jul1955 The aircraft was allocated to 1 Air Trials Unit.
May1957 The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF School of Technical Training at RAAF Wagga, New South Wales, Australia and re-serialed as Inst. 1.
1975 RAAFSTT ceased using the aircraft.
1977 The aircraft was transported to the RAAF Museum at Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
1983 The aircraft was officially allocated to the RAAF Museum at Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
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02Feb1951 The aircraft was recieved by the Royal Australian Air Force and registered as A85-364.
Jul1951 The aircraft flew for the first time.
1983 The aircraft was allocated to the RAAF Museum at Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
1997 At this time this aircraft was stil with the RAAF Museum, RAAF Williams, Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
? The aircraft was placed on display at Australia's Museum of Flight, Nowra, New South Wales, Australia.
Construction Number - 4??
Designation - CA-25
Last known to exist - 1997
Date Event
195? The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force as A85-4??
19? The aircraft was allocated to the fire section at Point Cook for training
198? The aircraft was acquired by Barry Coran
198? The aircraft was acquired by Ian Mastin.
Construction Number - 4??
Designation - CA-25
Last known to exist -1997
195? The aircraft was received by the Royal Australian Air Force and registered as A85-4?
1997 At this time this aircraft was reported to be owned by a member of HARS.
Construction Number - 4??
Designation - CA-25
Last known to exist - 1997
1997 At this time this aircraft was reported to be owned by the Military Aviation Collection, Hangar 54, Camden Airport, New South Wales, Australia, 2570.
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