10 Years Ago It has been reported that Cessna will remove several models from its 1986 production. These will be the Citation I, Model 340, Stationair 8, Turbo Stationair, Turbo Skylane, Cutlass and Model 152 Aerobat. In addition, it is likely that there will be an indefinite suspension of production of the Model 152, Cutlass

N2 – Douglas C-47 Dakota In July 1949 the RAN was offered up to three Douglas Dakotas on free issue from the RAAF, to serve as transports and assist the training of aircrew. Two RAAF aircraft were chosen, C-47A variants serialled A65-23 and A65-43. The classic Douglas C-47/DC-3 transport was the workhorse of the mid

Hawker — The Man Behind The Name Mention the name “Hawker” today, especially to someone who owns an aircraft or is in the aviation business, and they will probably think of the Raytheon Aircraft Company’s business jets. The Hawker was once known as the HS.125 but many people do not know how it got its

Tas Jet Provost Flies Following fast on the tail of last month’s report on warbird jets now flying in Australia comes news of yet another first flight and a jet at that. The BAe Jet Provost T.4, VH-JPP, made its debut at Devonport, Tasmania, on Saturday June 3. Previously with the RAF as s/n XS-178,