1945 MD Helicopters DC-3
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Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
‘Melbourne’s Gooney Bird’ For sale as a going concern for $1.25M AUD A true icon, and the only DC-3 flying commercially in Australia, this aircraft has graced the skies over Melbourne for more than thirty-five years, bringing excitement and joy to thousands of people (see reviews on Google/ChatGPT). The sale includes an extensive spares inventory, including a zero-time engine. Shortstop Jet Charter, the present owner, can provide staff and services for ongoing operations, including CASA AOC approvals, under a fee for service agreement, and will assist in training and approval preparation for new owners people as required. The aircraft is compliant with and currently operating under CASA Part 121. Online: melbournesgooneybird. com. au | hangar5. com. au | shortstop. com. au Contact: mikesr @ shortstop. com. au for further information.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shortstop Jet Charter
controller.com
|
$872,500
|
Essendon Fields, Victoria, Australia | Jul 26, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Md Helicopters DC-3
This 1945 Md Helicopters DC-3 (VH-OVM) is a uncategorized with 14,000 hours on the airframe.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-OVM) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Essendon Fields, Victoria, Australia
AU
Seller reported 24 more aircraft in Victoria →Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check VH-OVM against the NTSB accident database.
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