English Electric/GAF Canberra [A84]

English Electric/GAF Canberra [A84]

Jan 31, 2025 | Series 2 RAAF Aircraft

After World War 2, Australian aircraft manufacturing projects were in full swing by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC), de Havilland Aircraft (DHA), and Government Aircraft Factories (GAF). Among the many projects was a replacement for the Avro Lincoln heavy...
Lockheed P2V Neptune [A89]

Lockheed P2V Neptune [A89]

Jan 31, 2025 | Series 2 RAAF Aircraft

  During the Second World War the Royal Air Force developed a radar equipped Hudson bomber to seek out German U-boats. These explorations into anti-submarine warfare aircraft led to the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon which was a major redesign of the...
Short Sunderland [A26]

Short Sunderland [A26]

Nov 18, 2024 | Series 2 RAAF Aircraft

In 1933 the British Air Ministry were looking for a long-range, general-purpose flying boat for the Royal Air Force. The aircraft manufacturers, Short Brothers, had demonstrated success in the 1920s and 1930s with a number of flying boats, and were awarded contracts...
Lockheed Hercules [A97]

Lockheed Hercules [A97]

May 25, 2024 | 36SQN, 37SQN, Series 2 RAAF Aircraft

Since late 1954, the Lockheed C-130 Hercules has been an iconic workhorse for many air forces around the world and probably the most recognised military transport aircraft of the 20th Century. It has served the RAAF for over six decades and number 37 Squadron continue...
Supermarine Spitfire [A58]

Supermarine Spitfire [A58]

Mar 19, 2024 | Series 2 RAAF Aircraft

Supermarine’s Spitfire is undoubtedly one of the iconic fighters of World War 2, and continues to garner support from warbird enthusiasts worldwide. 22 distinct major versions of the Spitfire were developed to meet the operational demands of the war – an...