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CAC Mustang A68-104 (VH-BOB) about to touch down at Avalon in Victoria, Australia where it is set to take part in the Australian International Airshow. This will be VH-BOB's first public outing since the successful completion of a multi-year restoration in January, 2023. (photo by Duncan Fenn)
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Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-18 Mustang A68-104 (VH-BOB) arrived at Avalon Airport in Avalon, Victoria on Friday March, 4th 2023, touching down just before 10am. The former Royal Australian Air Force fighter will take part in the Australian International Airshow at Avalon this weekend, marking the aircraft’s public debut following an extensive restoration effort, which we covered here. Photographed for Vintage Aviation News by Duncan Fenn, the aircraft will be on show to the public throughout this weekend’s event.
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VH-BOB touching down at Avalon. (photo by Duncan Fenn)
VH-BOB on rollout following the Mustang’s arrival at Avalon on March 3rd, 2023. (photo by Duncan Fenn)
VH-BOB on rollout following the Mustang’s arrival at Avalon on March 3rd, 2023. (photo by Duncan Fenn)
VH-BOB taxiing in following her arrival at Avalon on March 3rd, 2023. The Australian-built Mustang is due to take part in the Australian International Airshow this weekend. (photo by Duncan Fenn)
VH-BOB taxiing in following her arrival at Avalon on March 3rd, 2023. The Australian-built Mustang is due to take part in the Australian International Airshow this weekend. (photo by Duncan Fenn)
Many thanks indeed to Duncan Fenn for these beautiful images!
James Kightly, from Melbourne, Australia, discovered his passion for aviation at the Moorabbin collection in the late 1960s. With over 30 years of writing experience for aviation magazines in the UK, US, Australia, and France, he is a feature writer for Aeroplane Monthly and an advisor for the RAAF History & Heritage Branch.
James has interviewed aviation professionals worldwide and co-runs the Aviation Cultures conferences. He has flown in historic aircraft like the Canadian Warplane Heritage’s Lancaster. At Vintage Aviation News, he ensures accurate and insightful aviation history articles.
Outside aviation, James has worked extensively in the book trade and museums. He supports the Moorabbin Air Museum and the Shuttleworth Collection. James lives in rural Victoria with his wife and dog.
