Serial: VH-BOB
Alternate Serial: A68-104
Aircraft: Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang Mk.21
C/n (msn): 1429
Display Paint: Australia - Air Force
City / Airport: Essendon Fields Airport (YMEN)
Region / Country: Victoria, Australia
Photo Date: 2 February 2026
Photo: Mike Forsberg
Notes: Crashed 4 May 2008 at Point Cook VIC with a landing gear problem resulting in a wheels up
landing on grass with no injuries. Sadly Bob Eastgate passed away in 2020 after owning VH-BOB for
50 years! Restored and returned to flight at Essendon Airport 26 January 2023.