Work has continued on A46-73 with the installation of the firewall tracking and cowling supports. With the bulk of the firewall tracking completed it is expected to re-marry the engine mounting and dishpan in preparation for cowling works. Inside the cockpit the remaining armour plating has been reinstalled along with several lighting fixtures and electrical junction boxes.
Boomerang A46-73 has been transferred to the sheet metal shop this April, where work is progressing on the firewall. Whilst in the sheet metal shop, work has advanced on the Boomerang hydraulic services, with the overhaul of the landing gear selection valve, flap valves and cowl-flap valves and rams. Many thanks to Gary, Nathan and Richard who continue to provide [...]
On a recent trip to Melbourne, Richard Hourigan, a well known Boomerang collector and aviation historian, donated a CAC CA-12 Boomerang Canopy that will restored to flying condition and put to work on A46-73. The canopy which is largely complete will require a complete disassembly, refurbishment and replacement of hardware and the replacement of the forward canopy bow. The restoration process [...]
Work has re-started on the CAC Boomerang, with the trial-fit installation of the seat-rails and seat rail cross-bar assembly. Using an original cross-bar to template from (which was destroyed by fire), Peter Goard did a superb job in engineering the unit that will fly in A46-73. Thank you again Peter for your sterling work.
Recently, my CAC Boomerang (A46-73) which was deep inside the restoration workshops, was brought forward into the public museum exhibition space. Little did I know at the time, how doing this would spark a reunion of 63 years in the making, between Boomerang pilot and aircraft. Participating in a group tour on 23rd May with his friends, former RAAF pilot, [...]
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