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Old 12-04-2022, 10:46 AM
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Spitfire PK481 at Aviation Museum Perth.

Yesterday my son and I visited the Aviation Heritage Museum at Bull Creek in the suburbs of Perth. https://aviationmuseumwa.org.au/

They have a great collection and it is always worth a visit. The Avro Lancaster and Spitfire are particularly interesting however there are many more exhibits that are worthy of a closer look. There is a replica Sopwith Camel and an F111 cockpit module.

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Old 12-04-2022, 11:12 AM
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Wonder if that is the same Spitfire that use to be on a pole outside the Retirement Village.

They did a damn good job restoring the Lancaster. I remember it was located outside Perth Airport is a poor condition many years ago.
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Old 12-04-2022, 04:51 PM
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There is a Spitfire on a pole outside still but I think its a fibreglass dummy.
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Old 12-04-2022, 05:06 PM
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This place is literally 3 km away from me and I've never visited there! I should bring my kids there. Thx for the pointer!
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Old 12-04-2022, 06:46 PM
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Hi All

A link to some information about this spitfire.

https://www.warbirdsonline.com.au/20...k22-raf-pk481/

Philip
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Old 12-04-2022, 09:25 PM
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Funny though I stayed at the RAAFA Estate temporary hotel for guests, I was planning to go and have a look, but catching up with family ended up being the most important.

Will try again.
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Old 12-04-2022, 10:34 PM
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It's easy to take it for granted when it is so close.

Today my son and I visited the Motor Museum at Whiteman Park. https://www.motormuseumwa.com.au/

It is another great activity for the school holidays.
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Old 13-04-2022, 09:38 PM
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At least I have been to the motor museum although way before the last visit.
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