CAC Winjeel
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The CAC CA-25 Winjeel is an Australian-designed and manufactured three-seat training aircraft. Entering service with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1955 as a basic to advanced trainer, it served in this role until 1975. Later, it was used in the Forward Air Control (FAC) role for target marking until 1994, after which it was retired from RAAF service.
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CA25-39 Winjeel A85-439 at the RAAF Museum | |
Role | Trainer aircraft |
National origin | Australia |
Manufacturer | Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation |
First flight | 23 February 1955 |
Introduction | 1955 |
Retired | 1995 |
Status | One retained by the Royal Australian Air Force as a heritage display aircraft. Some examples now privately owned or in museums. |
Primary user | Royal Australian Air Force |
Number built | 2 (CA-22) 62 (CA-25) |
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