Archive for the ‘Collection’ Category

New HARS home for Lockheed 12

A Lockheed 12 aircraft of the type flown by the long missing aviatrix Amelia Earhart has arrived at HARS.  The aircraft has been transferred to the Society from the Museum of Victoria where the aircraft has been part of the collection of aircraft gathered by the now defunct NASMA Museum – Point...
March 2nd, 2010 | Lockheed 12 | Read More

Connie Takes to the Skies

Following an extensive 10,000 man hour annual inspection, Connie was rolled out Friday, 19th February, ready for her first flight in 6 months.  Departing from HARS home base at Albion Park, NSW, Connie flew two successful sorties – both flawless – with the HARS engineering giving her the all...
February 19th, 2010 | 'CONNIE' Super Constellation | Read More

HARS DC4 Home and on Display

The HARS DC4 completed a successful ferry flight on Monday the 21st December 2009, arriving on time to its new home in Albion Park, NSW.  HARS members and visitors were in attendance for the arrival.  The DC4 adds to the HARS collection a truly unique and interesting part of Australia’s aviation...
December 30th, 2009 | Douglas DC-4 | Read More

HARS C54 (DC4) to Arrive at HARS 5:00PM, Monday 21st Dec 2009

Following an exhaustive one and a half year interstate restoration effort, the HARS C54 is now ready for its flight to its new home at Illawarra Regional Airport, one hour south of Sydney. HARS members have invested over 5,000 volunteer man hours and their own personal resources, to travel to Archerfield...
December 17th, 2009 | Douglas DC-4 | Read More

DC4 Moves Closer to First Flight

The dedicated HARS DC4 restoration crew were at it again in November with works bringing the first flight closer to reality. HARS members Clive Gibbons, Don Binskin, Roy Finney, Ron McConville, Leon Smith, John Brownjohn, Henry Knight and Frank Purvis all worked hard to change the carby on engine No3,...
November 11th, 2009 | Douglas DC-4 | Read More

RAAF 11 Squadron Hosts HARS

The Royal Australian Air Force recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of Number 10 & 11 Squadrons, based at Edinburgh South Australia.  The Historic Aircraft Restoration Society was kindly invited to support RAAF history by attending with our Lockheed Neptune 273, PBY Catalina and C47 Dakota....
October 6th, 2009 | Neptune P2V-7 A89-273 | Read More

DC4 Retraction Tests Underway

The DC4 recovery team are edging closer to flight with the retraction tests underway at Brisbane’s Archerfield Airport.  Many thanks to the Archerfield Airport Corporation for their ongoing support and sponsorship.  A range of adjustments have been made to the flaps, gear doors and systems,...
September 8th, 2009 | Douglas DC-4 | Read More

DC4 Completes Four Engine Run

The HARS DC4 recovery team have this week achieved an important milestone, with the running of all four engines at Brisbane’s Archerfield Airport.  With the first of a series of four engine runs now completed the DC-4 recovery team will focus their energies on the outstanding issues that will...
September 5th, 2009 | Douglas DC-4, Museum | Read More

Progress on the Catalina

Work continues on the preparation for the PBY Catalina A24-362 for her upcoming visit to RAAF Edinburgh and onward to Townsville.  Last weekend saw Gordo, Gary, Boston, Don, John, Eric, Dick, Bob and the boys stripping paint from the hull, the installation of perspex into the outer blisters, repair...
September 5th, 2009 | PBY Catalina A24-362 | Read More

Return of the Cessna 310

Following a substantial airframe overhaul that saw the Cessna 310 out of action for the past twelve months, HARS President Mr Bob Delahunty undertook the 310’s first post maintenance flight last weekend. Clear skies and beautiful weather provided for a spectacular test flight which was followed...
September 5th, 2009 | Cessna 310A | Read More