RON SMITH COLLECTION
No. 14417. Auster 5 Alpha (G-APAF c/n 3404)
Photographed at Henstridge, U.K. by Ron Smith

Auster 5 Alpha

02/08/2026. Remarks by Johan Visschedijk: "Build in 1957, this aircraft was registered G-APAF on March 25, 1957. Since it has been reregistered eighteen times, six of the re-registrations had co-owners, with a total of sixteen persons! The aircraft carries the serial TW511, during WW II that was allotted to a Taylorcraft Auster A.O.P.Mk.V.

On September 30, 2016, the pilot of G-APAF made a forced landing some 546 yd (500 m) north-east of Netheravon Airfield, Wiltshire, UK. This was due to a loss of power, caused by carburetor icing, resulting in damage to the left landing gear. Both occupants escaped injuries.

The aircraft is still active as of this day."


Created February 8, 2026