Ryan S-T-A

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05/31/2008. Remarks by Ed Coates: "Previously NC16043, the above photograph was taken in 1937 just after its arrival in Australia. Despite pressure from the CAB to have the US registration removed, owner Ken Frewin, retained the NC markings for several months after it became VH-UZQ on June 18, 1937. In 1951 the Ryan was re-registered VH-BWQ.

Following a crash in 1970 it lay dormant for years. It has, however, evidently been restored to life and is now flying again as VH-UVQ."


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05/31/2008. Remarks by Ed Coates: "Previously NC16043, the above photograph was taken in 1937 just after its arrival in Australia. Despite pressure from the CAB to have the US registration removed, owner Ken Frewin, retained the NC markings for several months after it became VH-UZQ on June 18, 1937. In 1951 the Ryan was re-registered VH-BWQ. Following a crash in 1970 it lay dormant for years. It has, however, evidently been restored to life and is now flying again as VH-UVQ."