Aircraft Details - VH-DQU
Aircraft Information
| Registration: | VH-DQU |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | SUPERMARINE |
| Model: | SPITFIRE MK V |
| Serial Number: | BS234 |
| Aircraft Type: | Power Driven Aeroplane |
| MTOW: | 3285 kg |
| Engine Count: | 1 |
| Engine Manufacturer: | ROLLS ROYCE LTD |
|---|---|
| Engine Type: | Piston |
| Engine Model: | MERLIN 46 |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Registration Type: | Full Registration |
| Year of Manufacture: | 1942 |
| Country of Manufacture: | United Kingdom |
Registration Holder
CLASSIC AIRCRAFT RESTORATION & RESEARCH SERVICES PTY LTD
23 Pillinda LaneMYLOR
SA 5153
Australia Commenced: Mar 24, 2016
Operator
Additional Details
| Date First Registered: | Feb 28, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Gear Type: | |
| Airframe: | Power Driven Aeroplane |
| Propeller Manufacturer: | DOWTY-ROTOL LIMITED |
| Propeller Model: | RX5/10 |
| Type Certificate: | |
|---|---|
| Registration Expiry: | |
| Suspension Status: | |
| ICAO Type Designator: | SPIT |
| Last Import: | Feb 4, 2026 00:00 |
Registry Change History
Showing 12 of 12 total changes
2026 6 changes
Legacy Registry Change
May 26, 2026
Registry change
Legacy Registry Change
May 25, 2026
Registry change
Aircraft Registration Added
Feb 4, 2026
Aircraft registered to CLASSIC AIRCRAFT RESTORATION & RESEARCH SERVICES PTY LTD
Aircraft Deregistered
Jan 23, 2026
Aircraft deregistered
Reason:
Legacy Registry Change
Jan 5, 2026
Registry change
Legacy Registry Change
Jan 4, 2026
Registry change
2025 2 changes
Legacy Registry Change
Dec 29, 2025
Registry change
Legacy Registry Change
Dec 28, 2025
Registry change
2016 1 changes
Owner/Operator Changed
Mar 24, 2016
Owner changed to CLASSIC AIRCRAFT RESTORATION & RESEARCH SERVICES PTY LTD
Registration Holder: CLASSIC AIRCRAFT RESTORATION & RESEARCH SERVICES PTY LTD
Operator:
BETTS, Paul Lachlan
2014 1 changes
Aircraft Registration Added
Feb 28, 2014
Registered to REEVERS PASTORAL PTY LTD
Registration Holder: REEVERS PASTORAL PTY LTD
Model: SPITFIRE MK V
Serial: BS234
Operator:
SMYTHE, Peter Roland
Manufacturer: SUPERMARINEModel: SPITFIRE MK V
Serial: BS234
2012 1 changes
Aircraft Deregistered
Jul 30, 2012
Deregistered: 47.130(2)(b)(iii) - Cancelled - Stolen or Destroyed
Reason: 47.130(2)(b)(iii) - Cancelled - Stolen or Destroyed
2001 1 changes
Aircraft Registration Added
Mar 22, 2001
Registered to HOTTAIR PTY LTD
Previous Aircraft Assignments 1 previous assignment(s)
The registration mark VH-DQU was previously assigned to different aircraft:
Deregistered Aircraft
Jul 30, 2012
Status: Deregistered
Reason: 47.130(2)(b)(iii) - Cancelled - Stolen or Destroyed
Reason: 47.130(2)(b)(iii) - Cancelled - Stolen or Destroyed
Previous Owner: BALLOON ALOFT CANBERRA PTY LTD