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Noted under assembly at Bankstown. VH-CAD was the first V35 model imported into Australia. (Source: 3)
Registered to Department of Civil Aviation, Melbourne. Certificate of Registration No 5559. (Source: 1)
Noted at Perth Airport with DCA WA Region. (Source: 3)
The original three bladed propeller was replaced by a two bladed propeller.
The aircraft suffered a wheels up landing at Serpentine, WA.
The original factory colour scheme was replaced by a light blue band along the fuselage and over the top of the engine cowling.
The regulator officially changed its name to the Department of Transport, Air Transport Group. (Source: 2)
Registered to Department of Transport, Air Transport Group, Melbourne, Vic. (Source: 1)
Registered to Department of Aviation, Melbourne, Vic (Source: 1)
The regulator changed its name to the Department of Aviation the same day. (Source: 2)
The Department of Aviation was amalgamated with the Department of Transport and Communications. (Source: 2)
Registered to Civil Aviation Authority Flying Unit, North Essendon, Vic. (Source: 1)
The regulator officially changed its name to the Civil Aviation Authority. (Source: 2)
Libbyvin P/L, Albury, NSW. (Source: 1)
VH Thomas P/L, Albury, NSW. (Source: 1)
Vincent Thomas, Albury, NSW. (Source: 1)
Classic Aviator, New Lambton Heights, NSW. (Source: 1)
Submerged by flood waters at Murwillumbah, NSW. (Source: 1)
Dr Verlyn Yang officially donated the airframe of VH-CAD to QAM.
Delivery to Caloundra pending.
Compiled By Ron Cuskelly
Sources
1
Tony Arbon, AustAirData
2
Civil Aviation Historical Society http://www.airwaysmuseum.com/org%20timeline.htm
3
Geoff Goodall