Hi everyone
We had a great day out in the sun today – and have finally put on display our Desoutter for the very first time, even though it has been in the Museum collection since the 1960’s.
A pic below, the engine is to return soon as well. Interesting to note that this is one of just three left of this type in the world.
Cheers
Ewan
Secretary
Australian National Aviation Museum
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By: Keith Gaff - 7th February 2014 at 05:30
Deoutter
I thought you might like to see the Moorabbin Desoutter when it was first acqired in the late 1960’s. It certainly looks different today.
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The Desoutter was one of a number of aircraft that were locked away for years because the museum had no undercover display space. It’s nice to see them emerging from the shadows and going on public display.
Keith Gaff
By: civil aero - 6th February 2014 at 21:18
Andy
Send me a PM…. I have an Ex-Oz Avian in the shop to and “The spirit of New Zealand”.
Civil Aero
By: Malcolm McKay - 6th February 2014 at 05:58
I remember the Tasmanian one when it was hanging from the ceiling in Launceston airport.
By: flyernzl - 6th February 2014 at 03:55
thought Shuttleworth’s was the only survivor! Lovely job!
In case you’re wondering where the third one is – VH-UEE at the Queen Victoria museum in Launceston, Tasmania
By: aerovet - 5th February 2014 at 20:50
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What would you think about this? It is a picture of a Koolhoven FK-41 after a landing mishap at Surabaya in the former Neth East Indies
Desoutters and Koolhovens were one and the same I think?
The picture comes from an album owned by the late aunt of a friend
Aerovet
By: JollyGreenSlugg - 4th February 2014 at 21:00
Yes, there has been quite a bit of activity there over the last couple of months…
By: Andy Wright - 4th February 2014 at 20:58
You think you know a place…
By: Bellarine - 4th February 2014 at 20:48
Hi Civil Aero
The Swallow is still under restoration at another facility. It slowed down a bit last year after the sudden death of one of the restorers, but it is moving along again.
Still many many things to sort out so you never know what sort of treasures are going to pop up !
Regards
Ewan
By: Andy Wright - 4th February 2014 at 20:40
Phwoar, got any pics, civil aero, or is there a thread elsewhere?
By: civil aero - 4th February 2014 at 14:00
That looks great Ewan, thank for posting the photo, is that the Gipsy behind? What news on the Swallow…? I have VH-UKS in the shed, wings and engine in, starting to look good ( Very Large aircraft. ) Keep up the good work on the civil aeroplanes.
By: Andy Wright - 3rd February 2014 at 22:53
Superb.
Really looking forward to my next visit. Suspect I won’t recognise the place!
By: Malcolm McKay - 1st February 2014 at 22:49
Very pretty.
By: DragonRapide - 1st February 2014 at 10:59
Shows how little I know – thought Shuttleworth’s was the only survivor! Lovely job!
By: G-ASEA - 1st February 2014 at 10:47
Looks good 🙂
Dave
By: Trolly Aux - 1st February 2014 at 10:23
Gorgeous !
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