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A20-688 Restoration., AHM of WA's Wirraway restored.

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mikemirk	Posted: Jun 4 2010, 09:16 PM
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet (A21) Group: Members Posts: 159 Member No.: 85 Joined: 13-March 06	Hi Guys, Just an update on the restoration of the RAAFA Aviation Heritage Museum of W.A.'s CA-16 Wirraway A20-688. Restoration is complete and now in it's original trainer scheme and a clear view was installed under the port side cockpit area so visitors can view the interior and fittings, photo attached and more photos added to the image gallery. Mike. :D Attached Image

Brendan Cowan	Posted: Jun 15 2010, 01:40 PM
Messageboard Co-ordinator Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,458 Member No.: 48 Joined: 20-September 05	Thanks Mike, She looks like she's in really great trim now. Looking forward to the additional photos. Can any one add any pre-restoration shots for comparison? Of course you can always look at our gallery too! BC

mikemirk	Posted: Jun 19 2010, 06:42 PM
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet (A21) Group: Members Posts: 159 Member No.: 85 Joined: 13-March 06	Brendan, Photo of A20-688 pre-restoration, as requested. I've also added more images of it in the gallery, both in 25 Squadron service and with the Museum. Mike. :D Attached Image

Martin Edwards	Posted: Jun 19 2010, 07:36 PM
FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,206 Member No.: 27 Joined: 25-June 05	Thanks Mike, photos added to the gallery album for A20-688 http://www.adf-gallery.com.au/gallery/Wirraway-2A20-688 Another example of an aircraft pictured over a 50 odd year period which is our aim with the image gallery. Cheers Martin

Rod Farquhar	Posted: Jun 20 2010, 12:21 PM
C-17A Globemaster III (A41) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 789 Member No.: 4 Joined: 1-June 05	Correct me if I am wrong but Mike's colour pic appears to show A20-668 not 688. Rod. :huh:

Luig	Posted: Jun 20 2010, 03:41 PM
FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06	Zoomed in on first pic at top of this thread for this result, looks like 668 to me also Rod. Attached Image

mikemirk	Posted: Jun 20 2010, 07:15 PM
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet (A21) Group: Members Posts: 159 Member No.: 85 Joined: 13-March 06	Rod, Thanks for noticing the error, I'll let our workshop guys know and correct it. Funny I never noticed myself when passing it every week, DUH!!! :o Mike.

Rod Farquhar	Posted: Jun 21 2010, 12:31 PM
C-17A Globemaster III (A41) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 789 Member No.: 4 Joined: 1-June 05	Mike, If it hadn't fo been for the before and after shots I would have missed it also, the eye seems to pick out differences without really trying. You might say it is a signwriters worst nightmare. Rod.

mikemirk	Posted: Jun 23 2010, 03:00 AM
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet (A21) Group: Members Posts: 159 Member No.: 85 Joined: 13-March 06	Thanks, Gordy and let our manager know about the error and hopefully it will be corrected before soon :lol: Great pick of the original BF-R. Mike.

Brendan Cowan	Posted: Jun 23 2010, 04:18 PM
Messageboard Co-ordinator Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,458 Member No.: 48 Joined: 20-September 05	Thanks Mike, Rod, Phil and Gordy! Well spotted! This reminds me of the Seahawk that was painted with the wrong s/n a few years back in very much larger numerals! Mike, We look forward to the photographic update when the correction is made! BC

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