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First flight 2 June 1973. In service with Army Helicopter School Oakey. One of twenty two that were sold by Gray's On-line Auction that ended on 4 March 2019. Airframe hours 12,209.7. Hours to overhaul 1,193.8. Engine hours 9,307.5. Sold to E.J of Hillstonm NSW. Sighted at Wagga 17 April 2019. Registered VH-EJZ 9 July 2019 - Avalon 2019 Australian International Airshow. File: A17-016_YMAV_20190226_1576
Delivered 1 February 1975. In service with 161 Recce Squadron, Darwin 1 December 2005. One of twenty two that were sold by Gray's On-line Auction that ended on 4 March 2019. Airframe hours 12,336.8. Hours to overhaul 1,700.4. Engine hours 7,575.1. Sold to C.M of Malvern, VIC. Registered VH-LTL 9 April 2019 - Avalon 2019 Australian International Airshow. File: A17-028_YMAV_20190226_1580
Australian Army A38-012 Eurocopter (Australian Aerospace) EC-665 Tiger ARH c/n 4012. Assembled by Australian Aerospace, Brisbane. Maiden test flight 29 November 2006. Into service 29 September 2008. As at 3 July 2009 the aircraft was at the Australian Aerospace facilities for retrofit. Participant in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. In August of 2014 it was noted at Robertson Barracks, NT wearing the name "BARBARIAN" located above the tail wheel - Avalon 2019 Australian International Airshow. File: A38-012_YMAV_20190227_9863
Delivered 1972. In service with 161 Recce Squadron, Darwin 1 December 2005. One of twenty two that were sold by Gray's On-line Auction that ended on 4 March 2019. Airframe hours: 10.301. Hours to overhaul: 725.2. Engine hours: 7,957.7. High bid of $160,109. Sold to J.P of Launceston, TAS. Registered VH-VJP to Pentridge Pty Ltd Kings Meadows, Tasmania 24 April 2019 - Avalon 2019 Australian International Airshow. File: A17-011_YMAV_20190226_1586
First Flight 18 March 1973. Delivered 11 June 1973. In service with Army Helicopter School Oakey 1 December 2005. One of twenty two that were sold by Gray's On-line Auction that ended on 4 March 2019. Airframe hours 11,449.7. Hours to overhaul 2,257.7. Engine hours 25,826. High bid $210,409. Sold to RT of Broome, WA - Avalon 2019 Australian International Airshow. File: A17-015_YMAV_20190226_1589
Australian Army A38-012 Eurocopter (Australian Aerospace) EC-665 Tiger ARH c/n 4012. Assembled by Australian Aerospace, Brisbane. Maiden test flight 29 November 2006. Into service 29 September 2008. As at 3 July 2009 the aircraft was at the Australian Aerospace facilities for retrofit. Participant in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. In August of 2014 it was noted at Robertson Barracks, NT wearing the name "BARBARIAN" located above the tail wheel - Avalon 2019 Australian International Airshow. File: A38-012_YMAV_20190227_9314
Delivered 22 December 1976. Used for Kiowa Camouflage Trials by 171 Command and Liaison Sqn 1979-80. Painted in light green with matt finish. Damaged 4 February 1980 at Weipa, Queensland. Served with the 161 Reconnaissance Squadron based at Darwin from 1 December 2005 until its retirement from ADF service on 18th October 2018 - Avalon 2019 Australian International Airshow. File: A17-047_YMAV_20190226_1594
Australian Army Aviation Eurocopter (Australian Aerospace) EC-665 Tiger ARH c/n 4018. On static display. The Tiger ARH (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) was designed to provide significant reconnaissance and fire support in a combined arms team and is equipped with Hellfire missiles, 70 mm rockets and cannons. Assembled by Australian Aerospace, Brisbane. Date of maiden test flight: April 2010. In service 1st Aviation Regiment 19 September 2010 - Avalon 2019 Australian International Airshow. File: A38-018_YMAV_20190226_1573
Delivered 19 November 1976. Used for Kiowa Camouflage Trials by 171 Command and Liaison Sqn 1979-80. Oakey Airshow 1986. Was in service with Army Helicopter School, Oakey 1 December 2005. The Kiowa was formally retired from ADF service on 18th October 2018 - Avalon 2019 Australian International Airshow. File: A17-046_YMAV_20190226_1592