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Photo ID: 1606733
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A94-922 / 22 (cn CA27-22) Low res view of RAAF Sabre A94-922 in the rain (at dusk) at RAAF Base Amberley on 16May1992. The Sabre, also known as the 'Sword', was fitted with a Rolls Royce Avon engine. This aircraft (Del: Mar 1956), in yellow/black 2(F)OCU colours and 'Marksmen' Aerobatic Team logo, was photographed the day that 482 Squadron and 3 Aircraft Depot closed and re-formed as 501 Wing (50 years after these units were formed during WWII.) A94-922 was used as the 'Firestreak' Trials Aircraft, and she was SOC in May 1973. |
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Photo ID: 1514365
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Photo ID: 1492212
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A94-901 / 01 (cn CA27-1) Close-cropped view of the first RAAF production CA-27 Avon Sabre: A94-901 at HARS Wollongong in 2008. (She was on 'Gate Guard' duty in the open at RAAF Base Richmond in 1992.) This aircraft was built in Aug 1954 and was 'converted to components' in 1967. This aircraft did Australia's frst super-sonic flight. She re-appeared at Bankstown in 2004, beautifully restored in this 76 Sqn Black Panthers livery. The 'Pilot's Name' is Sqn Ldr J.H. Flemming, who was Director of the AWM after he retired as an AVM. |
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Photo ID: 1485123
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A94-906 (cn CA27-6) Preserved RAAF Avon Sabre A94-906 (fitted with AIM-9B Sidewinder Pylons and under-wing external fuel tanks) on display in the open at the Moorabbin Aviation Museum (MAM) in 1974. This aircraft was built in Feb 1955, and crashed at Williamtown NSW in Sep 1963. The salvaged components were rebuilt by MAM volunteers. Note the Blue 5OTU colours on the nose, and Yellow/Black 2(F)OCU Tiger on the tail. An RAN Sea Venom wing is in the foreground. |
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Photo ID: 1348615
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A94-914 (cn CA27-14) This Sabre is believed to be A94-914 and A94-924 joined together for display. Outside due to museum maintenance. |
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Photo ID: 1297270
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A94-9** A Massed Formation was flown over RAAF Base Williamtown in 1970. Every serviceable aircraft was airborne - Mirages, Avon Sabres, Macchi MB-326Hs, Vampires, FAC Winjeels, and SAR UH-1Bs took part - 45 aircraft! (I do not recall what the special occasion was.) This photo shows six Sabres operated by No 5 Operational training Unit (5OTU) doing a formaton flypast. (Blue tail fin with White Flash.) Low Res photo. |
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Photo ID: 1290243
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A94-912 / 12 (cn CA27-12) An RAAF Sabre rolls out after landing at RAAF Base Laverton during the 1967 Air Display. Fire and smoke from a Napalm Drop Demo (by a Vampire) are visible at rear. The Sabre, affectionately known as the 'Sword', was fitted with a Rolls Royce Avon engine. This aircraft, in yellow/black 2 (F) OCU colours, has just completed her handling display. Low Res photo. (I photographed 2OCU sister-ship A94-915 at Narromine NSW in April 2007. Photos on MyAviation.net). |
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Photo ID: 1289034
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A94-912 (cn CA27-12) An Avon Sabre shows her clean lines as she does a steep turn over RAAF Base Laverton during the 1967 Air Display. The Sabre, affectionately known as the 'Sword', was fitted with a Rolls Royce Avon engine. This aircraft, with Yellow 2 (F) OCU nose/wingtip colours, has pre-Kangaroo wing Roundels. She is trailing smoke for added effect during her handling display. Low Res photo. |
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Photo ID: 1175213
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A94-915 (cn CA27-15) Seen in the hangar at Narromine the morning after it had served as a backdrop to an expensive black tie dinner at which astronaut Buzz Aldrin entertained the crowd. Delivered to RAAF 21 April '55. To Air Trials Unit, Avalon, for Blue Jay missile trials. Later 76 Sqn., 2 OCU, Marksmen display team, ARDU, 5 OTU, back to 2 OCU. Gate guardian 2 SD Chester Hill, 6 SD Dubbo. Loan to Narromine Air Museum 1995. |
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Photo ID: 1138908
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A94-901 (cn CA27-1) Australias first local built Sabre. Ex No.76 Sqn. |
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Photo ID: 1030093
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A94-922 (cn CA27-22) Spending a bit of time outside for a while this aircraft is being restored to flying condition by AVspecs. Keep up the good work guys, these old machines look best flying. [Nikon D70] |
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Photo ID: 1029120
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A94-922 (cn CA27-22) Spending a bit of time outside for a while this aircraft is being restored to flying condition by AVspecs. Keep up the good work guys, these old machines look best flying. [Nikon D70] |
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Photo ID: 0851551
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A94-914 (cn CA27-14) What a gorgeous fighting maching the Sabre was [Canon 10D] |
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Photo ID: 0749930
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A94-901 (cn CA27-1) The very first CA-27, license-built from North American. This was also the first aircraft to exceed the speed of sound in Australia. [Canon EOS 20D] |
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Photo ID: 0557874
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A94-914 (cn CA27-14) Right through the middle of this Sabre. This historic airframe is on display near Darwin airport [Canon 10D] |
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