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A68-104 VH-BOB
Bob Eastgate, Point Cook Australia
P-51 Survivor A68-104 VH-BOB
Status: Flying
NAA Type:
Serial #: A68-104
Registry: VH-BOB
.. past:
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History: A68-104 VH-BOB
1947: Nov 19, RAAF, BOC
1955: Dec 14, stored, Tocumwal NSW
1958: Apr, RAAF, SOC
1958: Apr 18, surplus, Tarren Point Non-Ferrous Metals, Sydney NSW
1960: sale, AJ R "Titus" Oates, Sydney NSW
1962: sale, Sepal Pty Ltd / Adastra Airways, Mascot NSW, open storage
1964: sale, Tony Fisher, Jerilderie NSW
1970: Oct, sale, Robert Eastgate, Melbourne VIC, restoration
1976: Feb 26, VH-BOB, reg, Robert Eastgate, Melbourne VIC
1976: Feb 26, VH-BOB, first-flight, Essendon, painted "A68-104"
2008: May 04, VH-BOB, crashed, Point Cook VIC, gear problem - belly landing on grass (nicely done) no injuries
Full restoration in progress
2020: July 1, sad to report that Bob Eastgate passed away after battling an illness. Bob has been a P-51 Mustang owner since 1970 (50 yrs!) and has fought hard to preserve the rights of private warbird owners. He is sadly missed. Condolences to his family and friends.
2023: Jan 26, VH-BOB, first-flight, pilot Peter Clements, Essendon Airport, been 15+ years, Congratulations to all involved!

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17 Images of   A68-104   VH-BOB   on file
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Image Credits:
  Bill Fisher Collection   Bill Fisher Collection  
  Brian Johnstone   Brian Johnstone  
  John Parker   website pics  
  George Trussell    
  Bob Eastgate    
  David Jones    
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