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Aviation Historical Society of Australia

Locality: Lilydale, Victoria, Australia

Address: PO Box 461 3140 Lilydale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ahsa.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Long yet interesting message includes footage of former MK.20 Mustang A68-39.

24.01.2022 Only hope something can stop this in time, but big money always wins out especially in NSW!

22.01.2022 Be a sad day, the balcony evokes a past era of connection with aviation we might never see back if they do this.

21.01.2022 Some history from Cressy Aerodrome, good research this.

21.01.2022 Come and say hello to AHSA members on our table at the Model Expo this weekend! You can sign up for membership, purchase back-issues of Aviation Heritage and maybe meet some book authors.

21.01.2022 NEW era for retired F/A-18 Classic Hornet at Australian War Memorial An F/A-18 Classic Hornet that has served the Royal Australian Air Force with distinction o...ver three decades has received one of the nation’s highest honours a place in the National Collection at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Defence, in association with Boeing Defence Australia, today officially handed over F/A-18 Classic Hornet, A21-022, to the War Memorial’s Treloar Technology Centre in Canberra. The F/A-18 Classic Hornet, A21-022, will join other significant exhibits in the collection, including G for George a Lancaster bomber that belonged to No. 460 Squadron RAAF Bomber Command during World War II. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said it was important to retain significant objects in the Memorial’s National Collection that reflect the Australian Defence Force’s proud service. This is an appropriate new home for F/A-18 Classic Hornet A21-022, which will be the first of two Classic Hornets to be honoured in such a way, Minister Price said. With three operations in the Middle East under this Classic Hornet’s belt, it is a fitting tribute to the Classic Hornet jet, which has long been a favourite with RAAF pilots. A21-022 was retired on 14 May 2020 after completing 30 years in service, including 6131.5 flying hours with the RAAF. F/A-18 Classic Hornet A21-022 was partially disassembled at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW for road transport to Canberra. I would like to thank Boeing Defence Australia, which reassembled and prepared the aircraft at the AWM Treloar Technology Centre for display, for its work on this project, Minister Price said. Member for Forrest, the Hon Nola Marino MP, said it was an honour to attend today’s handover at the Memorial. This is the rightful home for this Classic Hornet jet and I feel privileged to have seen it brought here and given the recognition it deserves, Ms Marino said. F/A-18 Classic Hornet A21-022 was deployed on three Operations in the Middle East: Operation Bastille from 16 February 2003 to 18 March 2003 (RAAF No. 75 Squadron); Operation Falconer from 19 March 2003 to 3 May 2003 (RAAF No. 75 Squadron), conducting 20 combat missions; and Operation Okra from October 2016 to May 2017 (RAAF No. 75 and No. 77 Squadrons) and conducted over 50 combat missions. The second aircraft, F/A-18 Classic Hornet A21-040, is scheduled to be handed over in mid-2022. The RAAF’s fleet of 71 F/A-18 Classic Hornets is being progressively withdrawn as the Australian Defence Force transitions to a fleet of 72 F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters. The RAAF’s F-35A Lightning II the fifth-generation fighter will follow in the Classic Hornet’s footsteps. Air combat power is a critical capability under the Force Structure Plan 2020 released in July 2020. Representative Hornet A21-11 seen October 2008, RAAF Base Amberley Qld. (Aviation Report)

20.01.2022 Being a historic airframe...

20.01.2022 #OnThisDay Today marks the anniversary of the day when Bert Hinkler flew non-stop from New York to Jamaica in 18hrs. The first non-stop flight on this route - 1931 @ Hinkler Hall of Aviation

19.01.2022 Please enjoy this historic footage of the last Qantas Passenger flight out of Canberra Airport, 17 July 2020. https://youtu.be/EyuoX3tDWGw

18.01.2022 Those who are members of the AHSA will have received the latest edition of Aviation Heritage in their letter boxes last week. Another packed edition! Don't miss... out - join the AHSA and receive four issues per year. One of the few remaining historical aviation journals in Australia. Full contents listing: Oswald Watt Medal 2014: Air Marshall Sir Angus Houston AC DFC by Neil Follett: Brief biography of Sir Angus Houston and contribution to leadership of activities related to the Malaysia Airlines MH370 and MH17 crashes. Memorial: Ceduna Aerodrome, South Australia, Hudson A16-144 by Neil Follett: Details of the memorial to those lost in the crash of RAAF Hudson A16-144 on 17 January 1942 at Ceduna. The Arrivals: G.P. Fairbairn & K. Shenstone by Neil Follett: The trip by G.P. Fairbairn and K. Shenstone from Hanworth UK (departed 19.3.1931) to Darwin (arrived 18.4.1931) in Spartan Arrow G-ABHD. The Starters: Captain T.N. Stack and J.R. Chaplain by Neil Follett: The attempted "experimental airmail" flight by Captain T.N. Stack and J.R. Chaplain from Lympne UK (departed 2.5.1931) which was abandoned at Constantinople (3.5.1932). The Harrison Air Log - 1944 by Neil Follett: A log of all flights made by John Harrison in his aerial photography career. This installment from 13/4/1944 to 31/12/1944, with log details and pictures. The Piaggio P.166(A) in Australia and Papua New Guinea by Roger McDonald: History and details of VH-PNC/PAP, c/n 357. King Air ferry flight: USA - Australia by Jack (Jock) Garden: From Jock Garden's private memoirs - the ferry flight of N5401U/VH-BIB from Wichita, Kansas to Melbourne with Bib Stillwell in March 1967. Bulldog pictorial by Roland Jahne and Kastytis Grigonis: Photos of RAAF Bristol Bulldog aircraft in 1930, sourced by Kastytis Grigonis of ADF Serials and supplied by Roland Jahne RAAF Publishing & Heritage Symposium by Joe Vella: A report of the RAAF Publishing & Heritage Symposium held from 10-12 July 2019, together with pictures of the Symposium visit to the AWM storage annex at Mitchell, ACT. Pussy Purple: The Theater of War No. 79 Squadron RAAF Part 1 by Douglas Scott, edited by Mike Milln: Part of the memoirs of RAAF WW2 pilot Douglas Scott, edited by Mike Milln. The 1936 South Australian Centenary Air Race by Mike Milln: Details of the Brisbane-Adelaide air race held to commemorate South Australia's centenary.

16.01.2022 Unfortnately, access to Point Cook today has been closed due the COVID-19 pandemic measures. If the commemorative centennial flight is continuing , the public will not be able to visit RAAF Museum to see this event. Anyone with updates please contribute.

14.01.2022 Some great finds by Roland...

13.01.2022 AHSA should highlight these anniversaries and commemorations

13.01.2022 Hi All, anyone recognise the location of this shot?

13.01.2022 AHSA Monthly Meeting (recording of the Zoom session), presentation by Derek Buckmaster on The Wirraway "Newspaper War" (click on the blue link below the picture to watch...)

12.01.2022 Announcing the Aviation Heritage Web Archive The AHSA Inc. is pleased to announce that the first phase in our Aviation Heritage Web Archive project has gone live on the AHSA website. The first 10 years of the AHSA Journal have been made available online for free browsing. This represents 99 issues of our journal available for browsing and to assist your aviation history research.... There are 8 editions of the 1959 "Monthly Notes" and 91 editions of the "AHSA Journal" covering the years from 1960 to 1969. This is a rich trove of Australian aviation history, and the archive features a search feature to filter the editions containing terms which you may want to find. We trust everyone finds this a valuable resource! You can find the Web Archive on our website, under the Publications menu: www.ahsa.org.au/wp/publication/

10.01.2022 We have recently updated the AHSA Website, switching across to a better content management system. It is not as visually pleasing as the previous version, but your committee will be able to update the site more regularly. Take a look and let us know what you think. www.ahsa.org.au (if you see the old site, you might need to clear your cache: CTRL-R on Windows or cmd-R on Mac)

09.01.2022 Tomorrow 23 August we farewell Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mark 'Binny' Binskin, our most senior member, from Air Force. To mark the occasion there will be a six-sh...ip F/A-18A/B Hornet flypast of Defence Establishment Fairbairn, Canberra at around 4.30pm - details available here http://bit.ly/ACMBinskinFlypast ACM Binskin initially joined the Royal Australian Navy back in May 1978, and we're very glad he made the switch to Air Force in January 1982! His distinguished career culminated in his tenure as Chief of Defence Force 30 June 2014 - 6 July 2018. BZ Binny! Enjoy retirement. #YourADF #AusAirForce #AvGeek #PlaneSpotter

08.01.2022 I'm wondering if any members were aware of this existing in Victoria?

07.01.2022 Our post on a related history site I manage

06.01.2022 Great news - AHSA membership fees reduced for 2021! Now is the time to sign up for membership of the AHSA Inc., as our fees were reduced by the committee in light of the COVID-19 situation. Annual membership for 2021 is just $50 if you live in Australia. You receive four issues of Aviation Heritage journal and four quarterly newsletters. Plus you can join our monthly meetings on Zoom and hear fabulous speakers describing Australia's aviation history.... Click on the "Sign Up" button above to join...

06.01.2022 Aviation Report Review: The Last Navigator Author: Paul Goodwin (With Gordon Goodwin) Publisher: Allen & Unwin (review copy provided) RRP: $32.99AUD Reviewer: DM...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Volume 2 of Keith Meggs' encyclopaedic Australian-built Aircraft and the Industry is now available for order at the website: www.australianbuiltaircraft.com.au Keith is a former president of the AHSA and a renowned expert on CAC, having worked at the company and flown its products!

02.01.2022 This Sunday, the Cressy Aerodrome are welcoming back members of the Wartime Living History Association. They are a fantastic Living History group who specialize... in WW2 RAAF. Their knowledge in this area is excellent and their uniforms are some of the best you will see and they certainly help bring the old base to life. They take great pride in what they do and how they present themselves, making them a very welcome group to our site. In addition, they will be conducting a small Anzac Day service at our Flag Pole located beside the driveway leading to the hanger. This small service will take place at Midday for those who might be interested in attending. Photo courtesy of Aviation Report

02.01.2022 Seems somebody is commemorating this anniversary..

02.01.2022 Now here’s something you don’t see every day! The RAAF’s sole D.H.103 Sea Hornet F.20 A83-1 (still wearing it’s RN serial TT213) at Alice Springs, 12 November 1948. Scanned from the CAHS/Terry Martin collection

01.01.2022 Something for the anticipation of all members. The June edition of the Journal will be available at the next members meeting for those who wish to receive it in... person. Also we will have back issues of the journal for sale at knock down prices at IPMS Model Expo in June at Sandown Racecourse. See more