Remarks: Low res view of the RAAF Museum Sabre VH-PCM in the rain at Canberra Airport in April 1991. Photo taken during the rain-soaked 1991 Canberra Air Pageant. (Ansett Express F-50 VH-FND had just taxied past.) The 'Sword' was then being operated by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD), based at RAAF Richmond (YSRI) where she was displayed in October 1988 and October 1991. RAAF Sabre VH-PCM (A94-983) is now flying at Temora as VH-IPN. Apologies for the quality of this 19 year old photo.
Remarks: This former 75 Squadron RAAF Sabre was given to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), and was later returned to the RAAF. She now wears a 75 Squadron 'Black Diamonds' Aerobatic Team paint scheme. This close cropped photo shows a rear view of the aircraft, after a flight demo at the RAN 75th Anniversary NAS Nowra Open Day. The people on the stairs at rear are actually boarding Australian Airlines B737-376 VH-TAH. Early in 2006, the aircraft was allotted to the Temora Aviation Museum for restoration to Flight Status. (Her First Post-Restoration Flight (as VH-IPN) was at Temora on 16July2009, after being grounded for 16 years). Low res photo.
Remarks: This close cropped taxying RAAF Avon Sabre is 'Outlined' by the then new Australian Airlines Boeing 737-376 VH-TAH. The 'Sword' (Delivered in Nov 1957) was transferred to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) in Dec 1971, but was returned to the RAAF in 1978. She is shown in the colours of the 75 Squadron 'Black Diamonds' Aerobatic Team. ( I think the Pilot on this occasion was 'Higgy'.) Early in 2006, the aircraft was allotted to the Temora Aviation Museum for restoration to Flight Status. (Her First Post-Restoration Flight [as VH-IPN] was at Temora on 16July2009, after being grounded for 16 years). Low res photo.
Remarks: This RAAF Avon Sabre (Del Nov 1957) was transferred to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) in Dec 1971, but was returned to the RAAF in 1978. She is shown in the colours of the 75 Squadron 'Black Diamonds' Aerobatic Team, with the Unit COs' name (Wg Cdr AM Parer) on the nose. Photo shows the 2AD ground crew waiting for their display time-slot at the RAN 75th Anniversary Open Day at Nowra. Early in 2006, the aircraft was allotted to the Temora Aviation Museum for restoration to Flight Status. (Her First Post-Restoration Flight [as VH-IPN] was at Temora on 16July2009, after being grounded for 16 years). Low res photo.
Remarks: A perfect Topside Plan View of VH-PCM inverted over Richmond (with Inert AIM-9B Sidewinders fitted). RAAF Avon Sabre VH-PCM/A94-983 does a high speed 'Rolling Pass' at the Bi-Centennial Airshow at RAAF Richmond in October 1988. The 'Sword' (Delivered in Nov 1957) was transferred to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) in Dec 1971, but was returned to the RAAF in 1978. She is shown in the colours of the 75 Squadron 'Black Diamonds' Aerobatic Team. Early in 2006, the aircraft was allotted to the Temora Aviation Museum for restoration to flight status (The aircraft was accelerated on the Temora runway on 29Jun09, and the first Post-Restoration Flight [as VH-IPN] occurred on 16July09). Low res photo. Apologies for the quality of this 20 year old photo.
Remarks: RAAF Avon Sabre A94-983 (with Inert AIM-9B Sidewinder Missiles aboard) does a high speed 'Top-Side Pass' at the Bi-Centennial Airshow at RAAF Richmond in October 1988. Although Civil registered, she was being operated by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) based at RAAF Richmond. The 'Sword' (Delivered in Nov 1957) was transferred to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) in Dec 1971, but was returned to the RAAF in 1978. She is shown in the colours of the 75 Squadron 'Black Diamonds' Aerobatic Team. Early in 2006, the aircraft was allotted to the Temora Aviation Museum for restoration to Flight Status. (Her First Post-Restoration Flight [as VH-IPN] was at Temora [YTEM] on 16July2009, after being grounded for 16 years). Low res photo.
Remarks: RAAF Avon Sabre VH-PCM (A94-983) does a high speed 'Top-side Pass' trailing smoke at the RAN 75th Anniversary Airshow at NAS Nowra in October 1986. She was then being operated by No 2 Aircraft Depot, RAAF Richmond. This 'Sword' (Delivered in Nov 1957) was transferred to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) in Dec 1971, but was returned to the RAAF in 1978. She is shown in the colours of the 75 Squadron 'Black Diamonds' Aerobatic Team. Early in 2006, the aircraft was allotted to the Temora Aviation Museum for restoration to Flight Status. (Her First Post-Restoration Flight (as VH-IPN) was at Temora on 16July2009, after being grounded for 16 years). Low res photo. Apologies for low quality.
