Southern Cross Replica Wing Spars Progress
Here’s a report from the Southern Cross Replica team. The Southern Cross team is pleased to report that after nearly two years in the making, the four six metre long re-manufactured laminated spruce...
View ArticleHARS Supports Lawrence Hargrave Memorial
The Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) is again this year supporting the Lawrence Hargrave memorial schools kite flying day held at Stanwell Tops. This annual event attracts many school...
View ArticleSouthern Cross Wing Progress
The spars have been completely closed in. Ribs have been trialled by sliding them over the spars giving the wing its true shape. The ribs that can be re-used will be refurbished, and others will be...
View ArticleMirage Arrives at HARS
HARS is pleased to welcome Mirage IIIO (A3-42) to its collection in time for the February Open Days. The aircraft is an IIIO (F) interceptor. It was delivered to the RAAF on 1st August 1966 and served...
View ArticleB747-400 VH-OJA is Coming!
At an Extraordinary Council Meeting on Monday 9 February 2015, Shellharbour City Council unanimously approved a proposal for a licence and associated lease for the delivery, storage and display of...
View ArticleCity of Canberra Delivery Plans
HARS eagerly awaits the delivery of City of Canberra, a Boeing 747-438 (VH-OJA). She is expected to arrive at Illawarra Regional Airport at 07:47 on Sunday 8 March. QANTAS have provided the following...
View ArticleVH-OJA Has Arrived
VH-OJA, City of Canberra has arrived at her new home at HARS. Check out the Channel 7 video here. There are also a large number of photos and videos available on our Facebook site at...
View ArticleVH-OJA (City of Canberra) – What happens next?
How can I see the 747 arrival if I missed the landing event? There are a number of media outlets including TV outside broadcast units which will be at the airport to cover the landing so check your TV...
View ArticleSouthern Cross Restoration Update
The original wing ribs and the laminated timber semi-circular wing tip, which were salvaged from the damaged wing, have now been renovated. The ribs were progressively glued into position on the wing...
View ArticleCelebrating the Heroes of the Double-Sunrise Flights
You can be a part of history by joining us on the red carpet at the world premiere of “The Return of the Catalina” on August 22nd. You’ll get to meet the Cast & Crew of the film and experience the...
View ArticleHARS Supports 35SQN Re-Formation
HARS put on a fine show at RAAF Richmond on the weekend of 8&9 August 2015. Caribou led the Dakota over the 35 Squadron Re-formation Colours Parade, watched by the Governor of NSW, Chief of Air...
View ArticleB707 Fuselage Takes Shape
HARS recently acquired the cockpit and cabin section, forward of the wings, of former QANTAS VH-EAG/RAAF A20-627. HARS members, with Project Manager Mike De La Hunty have quickly cleaned up the...
View ArticleA “Squadron” of Mustangs Visit OJA
What is the collective noun for Ford Mustangs? We decided to call it a “squadron”. Here’s a “squadron” of Mustangs visiting VH-OJA. A group of Mustang owners were out for a nice drive in the sunshine....
View ArticleC-130J Hercules Due at Albion Park on Sunday
Australian Air Force Cadets from the Illawarra will have an in-flight experience courtesy of a RAAF C-130J on Sunday 6 September. The C-130J is expected to arrive at Albion Park at 09:30, conduct the...
View ArticleBoeing 747 Cockpit Open This Weekend
HARS is pleased to announce that the upper deck of the 747, including the cockpit will be open for public viewing this coming weekend (11-13 September) as part of the monthly open days. This has been...
View ArticleHARS Supports Warbirds Downunder at Temora Aviation Museum on 20 & 21...
HARS crews will make the flight to Temora from their base at the Illawarra Regional Airport for Warbirds Downunder with four of Australia’s largest warbirds, the Lockheed Super Constellation (aka...
View ArticleExclusive Tours of VH-OJA – Boeing 747-438 Begin
Have you ever… …wondered what lies behind that closed door on a commercial Jet? …dreamed of being a pilot? …sat in cattle class and wished you were in business class? …wondered what the view is like...
View ArticleSouthern Cross Replica Wing Progress
The lower wing skin is now complete except for a couple of inspection and drain holes which will be installed prior to the epoxy varnish coating. The wing needs to be rolled over to give access to the...
View ArticleExclusive Tours of Boeing 747-400 VH-OJA “City of Canberra”
We are pleased to announce that as two customers have had to change their tour dates we now have two spare places available for Saturday 20th February. These will be at the introductory price of...
View ArticleRAAF Gifts Neptune to HARS (Parkes)
The RAAF has graciously gifted Lockheed Neptune (A89-272) to HARS for restoration and display at their satellite museum site at Parkes Airport. Details if the gifting can be viewed in the RAAF media...
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