|
Date
|
Event
|
Source
|
2000
|
|
APR00
|
Heron
seats ex Bankstown |
CR |
|
01JUL00
|
Queensland
Air Museum Inc endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a deductible
gift recipient and an income tax exempt charitable entity. |
RC/W |
|
OCT00
|
Mildura
parts and Hudson wheels ex Numurkah |
CR |
|
NOV00
|
Middlebrook
R-1340 recovered ex Gunnedah |
CR |
2001
|
|
01
|
Victa
recovered from Gary Volkers |
CR |
|
19JAN01
|
Sports
Flight Sky Pup donated by Bill Blandford of Nambour and aircraft
collected same day. |
RC/W |
|
19MAY01
|
A
QAM special general meeting resolved to transfer the hulk of Cessna
337 P2-ELO to the Ipswich Amberley Aviation Museum in exchange for
one F-111 crew escape module parachute. |
RC/W |
|
SEP01
|
The
QAM Newsletter was renamed Oana after the aboriginal name
carried by QAM's DC-3 VH-ANR during its ANA service. Oana
translates as To Inform. The name change was a suggestion
by Ron Cuskelly which was endorsed by President Cliff Robinson. |
QAMN
V29/N5 |
|
11OCT01
|
Caribou
A4-173 purchased from the Australian War Memorial for $100.00. Aircraft
was located at Amberley. |
RC/W |
2002
|
|
02
|
A
collection of Jindivik parts was purchased from the Classic Jets
Fighter Museum in Adelaide. |
RC/W |
|
02
|
Hangar
2 erected completed 2003 |
CR |
|
02
|
RFDS
flag presented |
CR |
|
25MAR02
|
Wessex
N7-217 arrived by road from Nowra on loan from the Fleet Air Arm
Museum. |
RC/W |
|
APR02
|
Collected
R-3350 ex HARS ex Qantas and Avon also Drover parts ex Clark Altona |
CR |
|
30APR02
|
Majority
of Caribou A4-173 arrived at Caloundra by road from Amberley. |
RC/W |
|
OCT02
|
Collected
Vengeance prop ex Bundaberg |
CR |
2003
|
|
03
|
Collect
Anson nose ex Kallangur |
CR |
|
03
|
Collect
BE2a model ex Sydney |
CR |
|
03
|
Antique
Machinery display |
CR |
|
03
|
Certificates
of Thanks presented to Wal Waterton and Ron Atherley |
CR |
|
FEB03
|
Avalon
airshow with Sea Vixen nose |
CR |
|
15FEB03
|
Thirty
Year Certificates presented to Dick, Ron, Les others (refer certificate) |
CR |
|
20FEB03
|
Purchased
GAF Turana from Mr P. Gourlay on the Sunshine Coast. |
RC/W |
|
06MAR03
|
Swearingen
Metroliner VH-BPV purchased from Air World, Wangaratta. |
RC/W |
|
29APR03
|
Swearingen
Metroliner VH-BPV arrived Caloundra from Wangaratta on two trucks. |
RC/W |
|
APR03
|
Collect
Napier Gazelle ex Nowra |
CR |
|
JUN03
|
Collect
Allison engine ex Brisbane |
CR |
|
JUL03
|
Matt
Denning's Boomerang visited Caloundra |
CR |
|
NOV03
|
Collect
Drover ailerons ex Melbourne |
CR |
|
DEC03
|
ATC
Passing Out Parade |
CR |
|
17DEC03
|
QAM's
Victa 100, which had been restored as VH-CFE by students of the
Queensland Institute for Aviation Engineering at Caloundra Aerodrome,
was handed over to QAM on the 100th anniversary of powered flight. |
RC/W |
|
17DEC03
|
The
Centenary of Powered Flight was commemorated at Caloundra Aerodrome
at 10:35 am with a re-enactment of the Wright Brothers' first flight
over a distance of 120 feet. Aircraft used was Tiger Moth VH-PLF. |
RC/D |
2004
|
|
04
|
30th
Anniversary and commissioning of Hangar 2 |
CR |
|
04
|
Donation
of Walrus float |
CR |
|
23MAR04
|
QAM
entered into an agreement with Dr Richard Heath to store two Cessna
402 airframes (VH-RJH and VH-NQC) within the QAM compound at Caloundra
for a period of one year. The agreement stipulated that one Cessna
402 airframe would remain with QAM but ultimately both aircraft
(VH-RJH and VH-NQC) were gifted to QAM. |
RC/W |
|
04
|
QAM
member Gary Scott began construction of a replica CAC Mustang |
RC/W |
|
04
|
Towed
Target hung |
CR |
|
04
|
R-1340
restored |
CR |
|
JAN04
|
Wings
of Chrislea CH.3 moved from Brisbane to Caloundra and stored in
a shipping container with the fuselage |
RC/W |
|
JUL04
|
Acclaim
workers graduate |
CR |
|
03JUL04
|
Hangar
2 officially opened, marking the 30th Anniversary of the inauguration
of QAM on 02JUN74. |
RC/W |
|
SEP04
|
Dragon
joy flights |
CR |
|
SEP04
|
Brad
and Candice wedding at QAM |
CR |
|
27OCT04
|
Spitfire
Mk 1 representation purchased from Victor Weston and trucked to
QAM, Caloundra same day. |
RC/W |
|
NOV04
|
Wicko
replica under construction by Ed Foster |
CR |
2005
|
|
05
|
Replica
RFDS flag completed by Yvonne Robinson |
CR |
|
19FEB05
|
A
collection of Robinson R22 parts was donated to QAM by Joshua Driver. |
RC/W |
|
12APR05
|
Lake
Buccaneer VH-EJX arrived at Caloundra from Mackay for storage pending
a decision on its disposal. The aircraft was eventually donated
on 08AUG10. |
RC/W |
|
MAY05
|
Visit
by Don Bennett's granddaughter |
CR |
|
MAY05
|
Antique
Machinery display |
CR |
|
24MAY05
|
QAM
first expressed interest in obtaining an F-111 from the Australian
Government. |
RC/W |
|
JUN05
|
Thirty
Year Certificates presented to Mike, Ken and two others |
CR |
|
JUL05
|
Bundaberg
airshow |
CR |
|
JUL05
|
Donation
of truck by RSL |
CR |
|
AUG05
|
Work
commenced on Hangar 2 Annexe |
CR |
|
NOV05
|
Official
handover of RSL truck |
CR |
|
NOV05
|
Visit
by Allan Vial |
CR |
|
01NOV05
|
Cabin of Robinson R22 VH-SBQ acquired from Heliwork WA at Redcliffe. |
RC/W |
|
DEC05
|
Aircraft
moved into Hangar 2 Annexe |
CR |
|
14DEC05
|
Hunter
533 arrived at Caloundra from Tocumwal. |
RC/W |
2006
|
|
06
|
Don
Bennett Office built in Hangar 1 |
CR |
|
JAN06
|
Gull
parts donated |
CR |
|
21JAN06
|
QAM
acquired a collection of Chipmunk parts from Gary Volkers in Grafton. |
RC/W |
|
JUN06
|
Nev
Wallis makes Scout prop and passes away at OCW |
CR |
|
JUN06
|
Canberra
A84-225 moved into Hangar 2. The aircraft had been outdoors since
acquisition in 1973. |
RC/W |
|
01JUN06
|
Hunter
533 donated to QAM by Greg Ackman under the CGP. |
RC/W |
|
22JUN06
|
Purchased
Auster J/5G VH-BYP from Mark Clayton. |
RC/W |
|
JUL06
|
RAN
Seahawk visits OCW |
CR |
|
JUL06
|
Restored
composite Jindivik went on display as WRE-601. |
RC/W |
|
AUG06
|
Certificate
of Thanks presented to David Bussey |
CR |
|
16AUG06
|
Opening
of the "Allan Vial Path Finder Force Memorial Annexe"
by Air Vice-Marshal Dave Rogers AM (RAAF Rtd) who also opened the
Don Bennett Office in Hangar 1 on this date. |
RC/W |
|
19AUG06
|
A Special General Meeting voted to donate the fuselage of Anson
VH-BIE to Jason Stagg of Heyfield, Vic. to be incorporated into
his Anson project. |
RC/W |
|
SEP06
|
The fuselage frame of Anson VH-BIE was delivered to Jason Stagg
by QAM. |
RC/W |
|
SEP06
|
Purchase
of Gipsy Major from Bendigo |
CR |
|
OCT06
|
Skypup
hung in Hangar 1 |
CR |
|
NOV06
|
Installation
of Donor Honour Board |
CR |
|
NOV06
|
Bedford
test truck donated |
CR |
|
NOV06
|
Erection
of Workshop 2 ex James Wing's property. Completed JAN07 |
CR |
|
11NOV06
|
Cockpit
section of Ceres VH-CEU donated by Mark Pilkington |
RC/W |
2007
|
|
07
|
A
composite Calair Skyfox airframe was donated by the Skyfox Flying
School |
RC/W |
|
JAN07
|
Handover
of 87 Sqn display board by Noel Sparrow |
CR |
|
08FEB07
|
Beech
Bonanza VH-AWC donated to QAM by Guy Cahill under CGP |
RC/W |
|
24FEB07
|
Spitfire
HF Mk Vc LZ844 (A58-213) arrived at Caloundra by road on loan from
Aviation Australia, Brisbane Airport. |
RC/W |
|
20MAR07
|
Bernie
Moriarty of QASCO (Queensland Aerial Survey Company Pty Ltd) donated
a Wild RC9 aerial survey camera (serial number 629) to QAM. |
RC/W |
|
19APR07
|
Beech
Bonanza VH-AWC arrived at Caloundra from Coffs Harbour |
RC/W |
|
21APR07
|
A
plaque was unveiled to mark the 20th anniversary of the opening
of Hangar 1 by Mrs Ly Bennett on 04APR87. |
RC/W |
|
04MAY07
|
Ceres
VH-CEU cockpit section arrived at Caloundra |
RC/W |
|
01JUL07
|
The
Wicko Cabin Sports replica was unveiled at Caloundra in the presence
of the Wikner family, George Roberts and the replica builder, QAM
member Ed Foster. |
RC/W |
|
SEP07
|
Archerfield
auction. Acquired O-320 and jack |
CR |
|
14SEP07
|
QAM
Founding President Richard Hitchins passed away. |
RC/W |
|
05OCT07
|
Piper
Pawnee ZK-CEL arrived at Caloundra from Archerfield for storage
on behalf of Greg Ackman. |
RC/W |
|
01NOV07
|
Tiger
Moth VH-BKS arrived Caloundra from Perth. The aircraft was donated
by Greg Ackman under the CGP on 22MAY09. |
RC/W |
|
17NOV07
|
Beagle
206 VH-UNI/UNL donated to QAM by Dr Russell Broadbent under the
CGP |
RC/W |
2008
|
|
05JAN08
|
Final
components of Beagle 206 VH-UNI/UNL delivered to Caloundra from
Archerfield |
RC/W |
|
05MAR08
|
Restored
Auster J/5G VH-BYP placed on display in Hangar 2. |
RC/W |
|
17MAY08
|
Hangar
2 was officially named "The Dick Hitchins Memorial Hangar"
with the unveiling of a plaque by the Hitchins family. |
RC/W |
|
JUN08
|
Thirty
Year Certificates presented to Cliff, David and Warwick Henry |
CR |
|
JUL08
|
OCW
RAN FAA 60th Anniversary. Visit by Seahawk and Squirrel |
CR |
|
17JUL08
|
Wackett
Cropmaster VH-AJH and Winton Grasshopper arrived at Caloundra from
Perth. |
RC/W |
|
23AUG08
|
QAM
purchased Fokker F27 VH-WAN from Sigma Aerospace. Aircraft located
Tamworth. |
RC/W |
|
OCT08
|
Caloundra
Chamber of Commerce award |
CR |
|
OCT08
|
Victa
hung in Hangar 2 |
CR |
|
20OCT08
|
QAM
recovery crew departed for Tamworth to collect F27 VH-WAN. |
RC/W |
|
31OCT08
|
Fokker
F27 VH-WAN arrived Caloundra. |
RC/W |
|
NOV08
|
Delivered
RV4 to Greg Ackman |
CR |
|
05NOV08
|
"The
Dunoon Building" opened by Allan Vial, DFC OAM OPR (Pol) as
the QAM Library. |
RC/W |
|
27DEC08
|
Mustang
replica "A68-201" was dedicated to the memory of Gary
Scott's father Alan Scott (1914 -1953) |
RC/W |
2009
|
|
09
|
MMA
DC-3 steps arrived from Kalgoorlie |
CR |
|
JAN09
|
Fisher
Australia Day award to Wal Waterton |
CR |
|
JAN09
|
Visit
to Amberley |
CR |
|
11JAN09
|
A
fuselage cross section from Aero Commander 680FLP VH-DCE, which
had been acquired from the Queensland Institute for Aviation Engineering,
was configured to represent an aerial survey aircraft and installed
in QAM's Aerial Photography and Survey Mapping exhibit in Hangar
1. The fuselage section incorporated the Wild RC9 camera donated
by Bernie Moriarty on 20MAR07. |
RC/W |
|
APR09
|
Viscount
opened |
CR |
|
APR09
|
Expressions
of thanks to Les Boughen, Stuart Spenceley and Brian Holm |
CR |
|
APR09
|
Allan
Vial unveiled restored registration on Beagle 206 |
CR |
|
12MAY09
|
Djinn
VH-INP purchased from Shane Keat of Forbes, NSW. |
RC/W |
|
14MAY09
|
Djinn
VH-INP arrived at Caloundra by road from Forbes, NSW. |
RC/W |
|
JUN09
|
Installation
of new front desk by Noel Sparrow |
CR |
|
JUL09
|
OCW
Seahawk visit and ADF helpers |
CR |
|
04JUL09
|
A
plaque was unveiled in honour of RTFV / No. 35 Squadron / Wallaby
Airlines Caribou operations in Vietnam. |
RC/W |
|
AUG09
|
Qantas
R-2000 equipment arrived |
CR |
|
04AUG09
|
Coolangatta
AARF officially agreed to donate Cessna 336 VH-CMY in exchange for
the airframe of Cessna 402 VH-RJH to serve as a replacement fire
and rescue trainaid. |
RC/W |
|
18AUG09
|
Fuselage
pod of Vampire A79-476 transported to Caloundra from Noel Sparrow's
Brisbane residence on completion of repairs to woodwork. |
RC/W |
|
25AUG09
|
Pterodactyl
Ascender II+ 10-0665 delivered to Caloundra having been donated
by Colin Carr. |
RC/W |
|
NOV09
|
816
Sqn granted Freedom of the City of Caloundra |
CR |
|
19DEC09
|
A
plaque honouring the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum
was unveiled. |
RC/W |
|
30DEC09
|
The
fuselage of Cessna 402 VH-RJH was delivered to Coolangatta in exchange
for the Cessna 336 VH-CMY which was transported to Caloundra. |
RC/W |
