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RAAF A85 CAC CA-22/CA-25 Winjeel

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RAAF.Serial	Construction No.	Aircraft History
A85-364	CA22-01 1527	First CA-22 Delivered 08/51. First Flight 02/02/51. Following initial flight trials the tailfin was enlarged and moved forward 38 inches and the engine moved forward 7 inches this becoming standard for the CA-25 (see image gallery). Instructional Airframe at RSTT Wagga. Later on outside display with A85-618. RAAF Museum 1983. Was on display at FAA Museum Nowra, NSW. 2020 Relocated to RAAF Base Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre.
A85-618	CA22-02 1526	Second and Final CA-22. Delivered 02/51. First Flight 07/51. Modified in a similar way to A85-364. Served with No 24 (City of Adelaide) SQN at RAAF Mallala SA during the period 28/01/59 and 01/01/60. Instructional Airframe at RSTT Wagga Later on outside display with A85-364. RAAF Museum 1983. Currently in storage at Point Cook.
A85-401	CA25-01	First CA-25 Delivered 08/55. First flight 23/02/55. Served with 1BFTS 02/68. To RAAF Museum 1977 and placed on static display. Registered VH-NTY from 18/01/88. Flown as part of the RAAF's Historic Flight until 1995. Currently on static display RAAF Museum, Point Cook VIC.
A85-402	CA25-02	Delivered 09/55. Laverton Airshow 18/04/1971, with 1FTS. Struck off 05/79. Total Time 7207 Hours with RAAF. Was displayed at Air World Wangaratta. Registered 08/04/82 to Stuart Lee as VH-BFX .
A85-403	CA25-03	Delivered 09/55. Served with 1BFTS 03/1968. Was on display as gate guard at RAAF Wagga Wagga NSW Now on display RAAF Base Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre (AHC).
A85-404	CA25-04	19/10/55 delivered to 1AD. 21/11/55 received East Sale ex-1AD. 14/04/56 received 1BFTS ex East Sale. 24/11/58 issued Point Cook ex 1BFTS. 15/01/59 to 22 Squadron ex Point Cook. 27/01/60 to 2AD ex 22 Sqn. 25/08/60 to 34 Squadron. 08/07/64 to 1BFTS. 13/07/64 to East Sale ex 1BFTS. 06/07/67 to ARW Parafield ex 1BFTS. 29/09/67 to 1BFTS ex ARW Parafield. 14.12/77 to DAS For Sale. Total Time with RAAF 4234 Hours. Was registered as VH-WHZ. Registration cancelled 19/04/02. Exported to New Zealand and registered ZK-WJL to GC Aviation of Taupo. 21/04/17 Returned to Australia and registered VH-NSJ to Stephan Bowtell of Queensland. Currently flying in Fanta Can shceme but wears correct serial number Note; Winjeel A85-443 (VH-CZE) is currently flying painted as "A85-404." This is made more confusing by the fact -443 was the only Winjeel painted in the Fanta can scheme now worn by -404!
A85-405	CA25-05	Delivered to 1AD 3/11/55 Allocated to 1BFTS 30/11/55 To ARW Parafield 11/67 Returned to 1BFTS 2/04/68 To 481 Squadron 4/08/77 To 2 SDD 3/02/84 To East Sale as exhibit 18/12/1986 Currently Gate Guard RAAF East Sale, VIC.
A85-406	CA25-06	Delivered 11/55. Served with 1BFTS 02/1968. Training aid at RSTT Wagga, NSW. Was at Museum of Army Aviation, Oakey QLD. Restored at RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre along side A85-449, On display at RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre.
A85-407	CA25-07	Delivered 11/55. Used by 2OCU as FAC Aircraft 1968. Used by 76 Sqn as FAC Aircraft. Currently registered VH-NTJ to Tang Holdings of Duncraig, WA. Current flyer painted in Fanta Can scheme as "A85-443".
A85-408	CA25-08	Delivered 12/55. Served with No 24 (City of Adelaide) SQN at RAAF Mallala SA during the period 28/01/59 and 01/01/60. Crashed 06/06/64, Point Cook when collided with Winjeel A85-441. Flown by Army Lt Pinkham who was un-injured. A85-408 landed very heavily but upright. Both aircraft were written off.
A85-409	CA25-09	Delivered 12/55. Served with 1BFTS 01/1968. Used by 76 Sqn as FAC Aircraft. Crashed 28/03/88. Landing accident, RAAF Williamtown. Crew SQNLDR Paul Carter and LAC Anthony McNeill killed.
A85-410	CA25-10	Delivered 12/55. Served with 1BFTS 02/1968. Used by 76 Sqn as FAC Aircraft. Used as surface refinishers training aid RAAF Amberley. Loaned to QAM marked as A85-17 11/08/94. Sold to QAM 18/11/96 Currently on display at Queensland Air Museum.
A85-411	CA25-11	Delivered 12/55. Used by 2OCU as FAC Aircraft 1968. Flew as FAC aircraft with 76 Sqn until 1994. Registered VH-NON from 28/03/96. Owned by John Weymouth of Luskintyre, NSW Current flyer in FAC scheme
A85-412	CA25-12	Delivered 02/56. Served with 1BFTS 02/1968. Used by 2OCU as FAC Aircraft 1968. Used by 76 Sqn as FAC Aircraft. Crashed 10/69, Shoalwater Bay QLD. .
A85-413	CA25-13	Delivered 02/56. Served with 1BFTS 03/1968. Used by 2OCU as FAC Aircraft 1968. Laverton Airshow 18/04/1971, with 1FTS. Used by 76 Sqn as FAC Aircraft. Training aid at RSTT Wagga, NSW. Sold to Bob Eastgate. Registered VH-WMD from 18/08/98. Was registered to Peter Best of Malua Bay, NSW 10/2018 has a new owner near Amberley. The new owner Paul Lostroh plans a return it to airworthiness ASAP
A85-414	CA25-14	Delivered 02/56. Used by 76 Sqn as FAC Aircraft. Crashed 04/69, Bulehdelah NSW
A85-415	CA25-15	Delivered 03/56. Flew as FAC aircraft with 76 Sqn until 1994. Registered 09/11/95 VH-BUM to Stirling Preston of Albury . Believed to be a flyer in FAC scheme although not sighted for a few years
A85-416	CA25-16	Delivered 03/56. Served with 1BFTS 01-03/1968. Crashed 05/03/68, Port Arlington VIC. The RAAF instructor Flight Lieutenant W. Clarke and Army trainee pilot 2nd Lieutenant J. Mayhew were killed when low flying in strong wind conditions. The starboard wing failed under G loading, either due to the severe turbulence from strong winds at low level or the result of a low level rolling pullup that exceeded the structural G limits.
A85-417	CA25-17	Delivered 03/56. Served with 1BFTS 01-02/1968. Struck off 05/70. Sold to Peninsula Air Services. Location was unknown to us for some time, but found in 2022. Located at Lethbridge, Victoria.
A85-418	CA25-18	Delivered 03/56. Served with 1BFTS 01/1968. Laverton Airshow 18/04/1971, with 1FTS. Struck off 05/79. Total time with RAAF 5623 Hours. Reported as being sold to Confederate Air Force. Currently on display Moorabbin Air Museum.
A85-419	CA25-19	Delivered 04/56. Crashed 13/09/56, near Bungendore NSW killing PLTOFF B.S Best.
A85-420	CA25-20	Delivered 04/56. Served with 1BFTS 01-03/1968. Training aid at RSTT Wagga, NSW. Registered VH-WMF from 18/08/98. Currently registered to Roger McKay of Melbourne Current flyer in silver scheme with yellow trainer bands on fuselage and wings
A85-421	CA25-21	Delivered 05/56. Struck 0ff 05/70. Registered VH-MMR from 11/03/98. Cancelled from Register. Registered VH-EDX from 11/03/04. Under restoration with James Courtney of Melbourne Not current on CASA records
A85-422	CA25-22	Delivered 05/56. Laverton Airshow 18/04/1971, with 1FTS. Struck 0ff 05/79. Registered VH-SOB to Bob Eastgate from 18/12/81. Currently owned by a syndicate at Caboolture, Qld. Current flyer in silver scheme with yellow trainer bands on fuselage and wings
A85-423	CA25-23	Delivered 05/56. Served with 1BFTS 01/1968. Training aid at RSTT Wagga, NSW. Sold to Bob Eastgate Registered VH-WMK from 18/08/98. Owned by Lynton and Dianne Forster. Underwent a 10 year restoration at "Brooklands" near York, WA. First post restoration flight 18/03/2011. In 06/2011 -423 was flown to Tyabb, Vic. where it is currently based Currently owned by Graham Hosking Current flyer in silver scheme with dayglo nose, tail and wingtips
A85-424	CA25-24	Delivered 06/56. In 1972 crashed at South Werribee while undertaking a practiced forced landing. Solo Army student, no injuries. Training Aid at Point Cook. Believed sold to Bob Eastgate Current status and location unknown.
A85-425	CA25-25	Delivered 06/56. Crashed 11/56, Uranquinty NSW. The aircraft was being flown solo in the circuit area by a low-time trainee pilot. The throttle linkage failed and the engine went to full power. The trainee did not have sufficient experience to shut the engine down and attempt a dead-stick (engine off) landing and was told to abandon the aircraft. The aircraft crashed near the Uranquinty pub.
A85-426	CA25-26	Delivered 06/56. Served with 1BFTS 01-03/1968. Flying as FAC aircraft with 76 Sqn until 1994. Registered VH-DKK from 04/12/96. Was owned by Neil Johnston of Wedderburn NSW Currently owned by John Weymouth of Dora Creek, NSW Believed to be a flyer in FAC scheme although not sighted for a few years
A85-427	CA25-27	Delivered 06/56. Registered VH-WJE from 31/01/97. Previously owned by Greg Ellis of Melbourne. Previously registered to Steven Robinson of Richmond, NSW, 23/05/2017 Registered VH-WJE to Matthew.J.Henderson, Tocumwal, NSW, Current flyer in silver scheme with dayglo nose, tail and wingtips
A85-428	CA25-28	Delivered 07/56. Training aid at RSTT Wagga, NSW. Moved to Fighterworld at Williamtown NSW. 26/06/01, Currently on display Fighterworld .
A85-429	CA25-29	Delivered 07/56. Struck off 05/70 and Sold. Was Registered VH-MMR 05/03/02. Mark Awad purchased it from Gary Volkers in 05/2004 and it is was restored by 01/2006 at Albury, NSW It was registered VH-OPJ. Exported 03/2006 and was based at Corona, California, USA. and registered N107PJ, Images show it is painted in 34 Sqn markings but marked as NX107PJ. According to Mark Awad the X denotes that it is in the “Experimental-Exhibition” category and is included in the rego on the fuselage in lieu of an “Experimental” placard in or around the cockpit. Returned to Australian Register as VH-OPJ on 25/01/2010 and based at Evans Head NSW until December 2021. Now owned by Michael Culley and based in Victoria. Currently flying in silver and orange scheme.
A85-430	CA25-30	Delivered 07/56. Struck off 05/70 and Sold. Was on static display at SA Aviation Museum 1994. Registered VH-XXV from 21/05/99. Currently registered to Stephen Nitschke of Ingle Farm, SA
A85-431	CA25-31	Delivered 07/56. Training aid at RSTT Wagga, NSW. Current status and location unknown
A85-432	CA25-32	Delivered 08/56. Served with 1BFTS 02/1968. Currently on display at Museum of Army Aviation, Oakey QLD.
A85-433	CA25-33	Delivered 08/56. Crashed 06/61, Point Cook VIC. It was being flown by an Army cadet and an RAAF instructor. Apparently the engine failed soon after take-off and the pilots attempted to regain the airfield. However the aircraft stalled and crashed on the airfield. Sadly, the engine broke away, passing under the fuselage and rupturing the fuselage fuel tank which quickly caught fire and probably caused the deaths of the crew. New trainees were shown the gouges in the ground where the aircraft struck to remind us to try to land straight ahead in the event of engine failure on take-off and never to try to turn back to the airfield.
A85-434	CA25-34	Delivered 08/56. Struck off 05/70. Was to be registered VH-AGP. Registered VH-EDA 5/08/83 Currently registered to James Courtney of Melbourne Believed to be a flyer in silver scheme although not sighted for a number of years
A85-435	CA25-35	Delivered 10/56. Served with 1BFTS 01/1968. Used by 76 Sqn as FAC Aircraft. Flew as VH-KHZ . Re-registered VH-EAD 25/06/2005 to Rosbeca P/L Currently operated by Historical Aircraft Restoration Society at Albion Park, NSW. Current flyer in silver scheme .
A85-436	CA25-36	Delivered 10/56. Served with 1BFTS 02/1968. Used by 2OCU as FAC Aircraft when another written off. Used by 76 Sqn as FAC Aircraft. Struck off 05/70. Was registered VH-WIJ to Roger Richards of Tyabb 28/03/2018 registered to Aerotech Queensland P/L Current flyer in silver scheme with yellow trainer bands on fuselage and wings
A85-437	CA25-37	Delivered 10/56. Accident Point Cook 08/1959. Reported as converted to components after accident. Currently owned by Ron Schneider of Rupanyup, Vic.
A85-438	CA25-38	Delivered 11/56. Served with 1BFTS 01-03/1968. Used by 76 Sqn as FAC Aircraft. Struck off 05/79. Total time with RAAF 4489 hours. Currently registered VH-IOX to Bill McMonagle of Joyner, Qld. Current flyer in silver scheme with dayglo nose, tail and wingtips
A85-439	CA25-39	Delivered 11/56. Served with 1BFTS Training aid at RSTT Wagga Wagga, NSW. To RAAF Museum, Point Cook. Flying as VH-FTS RAAF Historic Flight. Current flyer in silver scheme with yellow trainer bands on fuselage and wings
A85-440	CA25-40	Delivered 11/56. Served with 1BFTS 02/1968. Registered as VH-HFM . Was owned by Murray Lanyon of Echuca, Vic. As of 31/08/2011 owned by Darren Craven and based at Geelong Airport. Current flyer in silver scheme with yellow trainer bands on fuselage and wings
A85-441	CA25-41	Delivered 12/56. Crashed 06/06/64, when it collided with Winjeel A85-408, flown by Army Lt Pinkham on finals at Point Cook. Both pilots were students on No.53 Pilots Course. A85-441 rolled onto its back and crashed inverted onto the runway. Bill Robertson was critically injured but survived. When he recovered from injuries three years later, went onto finish an RAAF career as a pilot. Both aircraft were written off. Remains to ARL then Australian War Memorial.
A85-442	CA25-42	Delivered 12/56. Served with 1BFTS 01-02/1968 Was used in glider tug trials at Laverton 1973 Registered VH-NTN to Stephen Fielder of Lynton, SA. Current flyer in FAC scheme based at Wangaratta, Vic.
A85-443	CA25-43	Delivered 12/56. Served with 1BFTS 02-03/1968. This aircraft was painted in the same training scheme as used on the Macchi in lieu of dayglo, as an experiment. The paint scheme was not subsequently adopted for fleet wide use, -443 was the only Winjeel to use that paint scheme. In recognition that it looked like a flying Fanta Can, A85-443 was christened 'Fancy Nancy' (Fancy Nancy was the girl on Fanta ads at the time). Finished flying career with RAAF as FAC aircraft with 76 Sqn in 1994. Was flying as VH-XRA. It was acquired by Sandora Aviation for restoration. It was re-engined and repainted with permission from the RAAF as A85-404, in silver and orange scheme with a blue cheat line and the 34 Squadron crest on the fuselage as operated by 34 Squadron at RAAF Fairbairn in the early 1960's. Currently registered VH-CZE to Mark Carr and is based at the Benalla Aviation Museum, Vic. Current flyer marked as "A85-404" in silver and orange scheme Note; Winjeel A85-407 is currently flying painted in Fanta Can scheme as "A85-443"
A85-444	CA25-44	Delivered 12/56. Served with 1BFTS 01/1968. Registered VH-AGR to Jeff Trappett at Latrobe Valley Vic. Current flyer in FAC scheme with full colour 76 Squadron tail markings
A85-445	CA25-45	Delivered 01/57. Served with 1BFTS 02-03/1968. Laverton Airshow 18/04/1971, with 1FTS. Used by 2OCU as FAC Aircraft when another written off. Struck off 05/79. Total time with RAAF 4137 hours. Sold as VH-JJG. Exported to New Zealand and ZK-JJG to John Matthewson at Ranfurly NZ. Current flying status unknown
A85-446	CA25-46	Delivered 02/57. Served with 1BFTS 02/1968. Crashed 04/73, Ocean Grove VIC while undertaking a practice forced landing. Dual flight, minor injury to instructor (FLTLT Pete Leslie).
A85-447	CA25-47	Delivered 02/57. Served with 1BFTS 03/1968. Served with No 24 (City of Adelaide) SQN at RAAF Mallala SA during the period 28/01/59 and 01/01/60. Struck off 05/70 and sold. Located in playground at Bacchus Marsh Lion Park from 1974 to around 1982 along with A85-448. Under restoration Melbourne VIC. Registered VH-VVH 03/04/2003 to Wayne Harder of Romsey, Vic.
A85-448	CA25-48	Delivered 02/57. Served with 1BFTS 03/1968. Struck off 05/70. Stored at Moorabbin 71/72. Located in playground at Bacchus Marsh Lion Park from 1974 to around 1982 along with A85-447. Passed through a number of private owners since. The fuselage was acquired by Tony & Michele Ross and has been transported to Mount Isa, the intention is to restore to airworthy and to this end a number of other parts have already been sourced. Any one with parts for sale or trade, or aircraft history can contact us on 0409612808 or c29@bigpond.com
A85-449	CA25-49	Delivered 02/57. Served with 1BFTS 03/1968. To Port Moresby Technical College for restoration. To Museum of Army Aviation, Oakey QLD. 1999. Donated to RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre and transported there on 12/12/2011. Currently under restoration at RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre along side A85-406 In storage awaiting restoration at History & Heritage – Air Force (HH-AF) Restoration Section, RAAF Base Amberley.
A85-450	CA25-50	Delivered 03/57. Served with 1BFTS 03/1968. Struck off 05/70. Restored to flying condition by Richard Hourigan as VH-HOY. Currently owned by Matt Grigg of Ballarat, Vic Current flyer in silver scheme with dayglo nose, tail and wingtips
A85-451	CA25-51	Delivered 04/57. Laverton Airshow 18/04/1971, with 1FTS. Training aid at RSTT Wagga, NSW. Sold to Bob Eastgate, registered VH-WMN. Currently owned by Phil Nolan, It is currently under restoration in York WA, at Lyn and Di Forster's Brooklands Aviation.
A85-452	CA25-52	Delivered 05/57. Served with 1BFTS 02/1968. Training aid at RSTT Wagga, NSW. Currently registered VH-TOB to Bob Eastgate of Melbourne
A85-453	CA25-53	Delivered 05/57. Served with 1BFTS 02-03/1968. Served with No 24 (City of Adelaide) SQN at RAAF Mallala SA during the period 28/01/59 and 01/01/60. Registered VH-XXE to North Queensland Warbirds, Mareeba, Qld. Current flyer in silver scheme
A85-454	CA25-54	Delivered 08/57. Damaged by Fire 10/68, converted to components.
A85-455	CA25-55	Delivered 08/57. Served with 1BFTS 01-02/1968. Registered VH-XXD to Odalfield P/L of Toowoomba, Qld. Current flyer in silver scheme
A85-456	CA25-56	Delivered 09/57. Was training aid at RSTT Wagga Wagga, NSW. Was displayed on roof top of Myer store in Melbourne 1981 Had fuselage skin removed to expose inner workings. Moved to RAAF Museum, Point Cook in late 2014.
A85-457	CA25-57	Delivered 13/09/57. Final RAAF flight 12/09/77 (TT 6026.4 Hrs) Struck off 05/79, Registered 18/10/86 as VH-HFE Last flight 11/2007 (TT 6206.2 Hrs) In storage with outer wing panels removed Was recently offered for sale
A85-458	CA25-58	Delivered 10/57. Used by 76 Sqn and 77 Sqn as FAC Aircraft. Crashed 24/02/88, Wauchope NSW. Flying Officer M. Greentree and Leading Aircraftman I. Ross killed.
A85-459	CA25-59	Delivered 10/57. Served with No 24 (City of Adelaide) SQN at RAAF Mallala SA during the period 28/01/59 and 01/01/60. Crashed 12/65 Point Cook VIC.
A85-460	CA25-60	Delivered 11/57. To DOT as Training Aid. Flown as part of the RAAF's Historic Flight as VH-HWI . Current flyer in silver scheme with yellow trainer bands on fuselage and wings
A85-461	CA25-61	Delivered 01/58. Struck off 05/79, Total Time with RAAF 3674 hours. Currently registered VH-WIU to Matthew Richards of Melbourne. Current flyer in FAC scheme
A85-462	CA25-62	Delivered 12/57. Written off in 1973 after heavy landing at Point Cook. (Elevator bell crank sheared during aerobatic maneuver, aircraft landed using combination of throttle and elevator trim.) 19/08/75 Became Instructional Winjeel No.6 31/08/75 approval was given for this aircraft to be pole mounted at Point Cook (this never eventuated) 11/11/75 to DAS for disposal 27/09/77 above allotment cancelled Displayed outside Point Cook Cadet's/ New Airmens' Mess. Currently owned by Ron Schneider of Rupanyup, Vic.

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Previous editors of this page were; Darren Crick, Brendan Cowan and Martin Edwards.

Source: Australian Aviation Magazine, Australian Aviation Magazine Annual 2001/2002, CASA Aircraft Register, Winjeel in RAAF Service by Stewart Wilson,
Sublt P.J.Thompson's Logbook. Aero Warbirds 2013

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