This Day in History: 2019-03-04

On 4 March 2019 the online auction of 28 ex ADF aircraft was closed. The period of the online auction was timed to match the Avalon International Air Show from 22 February to 4 March 2019. The auction was managed by Australian Frontline Machinery and was the first online auction of former ADF aircraft. The aircraft sold included 22 Bell Kiowa Helicopters; 5 Pilatus PC-9/A aircraft formerly of the RAAF “Roulettes” display team; and one Westland Scout Helicopter. An entire Hangar of aviation parts and equipment including Iriquois engines and parts, Kiowa engines and parts, Squirrel parts, and ground support equipment was also sold. Source: Grays Online Australia website