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| Lockheed
Super Constellation VH-EAG during engine start at Illawarra Regional Airpost
in late 2001. Note the amount of smoke under the aircraft. |
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Connie
during takeoff from Illawarra Regional Airport. This will be the home of
the HARS fleet in late 2002 after the museum's buildings are completed. |
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always keeps its aircraft in tip top condition, especially when attending
air shows around the country. Connie getting a wash at Roma Queensland during
the Federation Outback Tour 2001. |
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How's
this for going over the top for a HARS member and Connie supporter? Car
now sold and plate turned in - 10/2005 |
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Dakota C-47 A65-94 with 'Dad's Army' making her ready to fly out of RAAF
Edinburgh in South Australia to Bankstown, Sydney. |
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Cockpit
view of C-47 Dakota A65-94. |
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| Dakota
C-47 A65-95 being rebuilt at RAAF Edinburgh by HARS members for the flight
home to Bankstown. They amazed the RAAF apprentices with their skills! |
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| Dakota
A65-95 only five days later, ready to fly. A testiment to the skills learned
in the 'olden' days of flying and a dedicated hardworking crew from HARS. |
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| Neptune
A89-273 during engine runup. The crowds gather to see these older aircraft
start because today's aircraft aren't as 'visual' or invigorating. |
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| Lockheed
P-2H Neptune A89-273 close up shot of aircraft front. Above - taking off |
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| Unusual
view of Neptune '566' whilst being checked at Tamworth. HARS people crawling
all over it - is it airworthy? |
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| Lockheed
Neptune '566' cockpit. Interesting cable running across the panel and under
pilot's seat? Shaver? |
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French Navy Lockheed Neptune '566'. |
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| Neptune
'566' being readied for ferry flight from Tamworth to Bankstown. Geoff Timms
on the tailplane and John Skidmore on the ladder. |
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