RAAF CAC CA-25 Winjeel trainer - for babuci by goodoleboy

Photography • Aviation • posted on Feb 24, 2010

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Country of origin: Australia. Captured back on 10/27/08, at the 7th Annual Wings Wheels Rotors & Expo, held at the beautiful Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) in beautiful Los Alamitos, California. Much better viewed full size. The Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) Winjeel, an Aboriginal word meaning "Young Eagle," was developed to meet a 1948 Royal Australian Air Force specification for a new trainer to replace both the DeHavilland Tiger Moth and CAC Wirraway, then in service. The first prototype was flown in 1951, but due to a prolonged development period, production didn't begin until 1955. Built of stressed aluminum and with a fixed undercarriage, the Winjeel was designed with side-by-side seating, dual sets of controls, with a third seat in the rear. A total of 62 were built. Maximum speed: 220 knots/253.4 mph. Range: 550 miles with day VFR reserves. Toodles, mates, and thankx for stopping by.

Comments (13)

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Rainastorm

5:19PM | Wed, 24 February 2010

Very nifty shots. I know little to nothing about planes, so thanks for the info...pretty interesting for sure. :-)

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flavia49

5:37PM | Wed, 24 February 2010

Extraordinary shots and info!!

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jocko500

6:42PM | Wed, 24 February 2010

real cool to get close to the plane and take photos of it.

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bmac62

8:06PM | Wed, 24 February 2010

Quite a pretty little trainer in immaculate condition. Excellent presentation and information. Sharp, clear and crisp in every way Harry.

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danapommet

11:56PM | Wed, 24 February 2010

Great condition and unique tail section. Love the nose POV. Very well caught. Dana

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ledwolorz

1:24AM | Thu, 25 February 2010

Beautiful photos and dedication.

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njb2000

6:02AM | Thu, 25 February 2010

Great images and interesting information!

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Biffowitz

6:04AM | Thu, 25 February 2010

Fabulous captures O'lboy, she's a beauty!

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MrsRatbag

7:42AM | Thu, 25 February 2010

Excellent captures!

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debbielove

7:49AM | Thu, 25 February 2010

Harry! I kid you not, I have just read an article in a magazine I get, 'Flypast', about THIS very aircraft!! Outstanding timing AND shots.. I have agree, its wonderful to be able to get close to them and take such shots... Over here, you are treated like kids and the planes are gonna come alive and bit you! Thanks... Rob

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babuci

2:03PM | Thu, 25 February 2010

Nice info of this fragile looking trainer. Gotta love the marking. The last shot is the best, almost the plane says come take a closer look at me. Interesting to see hardly anybody around it, I wonder why?

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