A Quick Visit To Queensland Air Museum | feat. Lockheed PV-1 Ventura & English Electric Canberra

I paid a visit to the Queensland Air Museum, as its been a while since I last dropped in. However, I had no plans to do a video about it, but here we are anyway.
The museum's collection includes:
Auster J/5G Autocar, VH-BYP
Auster J/5B Autocar, VH-KCL
Avions Max Holste MH.1521M Broussard, VH-HFA
Anson Mk 1, VH-BIF
Anson Mk 1, MG222
Beagle B.206-S, VH-UNL
Beech C18S, VH-CLG
Beech E18S, N3781B
Beech P35 Bonanza, VH-AWC
Beech 200 Super King Air, VH-FII
Beech 2000A Starship, N786BP
Bell UH-1H Iroquois, A2-310, Australian Army
Bell 206B-1 Kiowa, A17-012, Australian Army
Bensen B-8M Gyrocopter
Bristol Bloodhound Mk.I
Bristol Scout D, 8976, AFC (replica)
Broome Lebeau, 10-0046
Calair CA21 Skyfox, VH-CAL
Cessna 336 Skymaster, VH-CMY, ANSETT-MAL
Cessna 402A, VH-DZY, Bush Pilots Airways
Chrislea CH.3 Super Ace, VH-BRO
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-6 Wackett KS-3 Cropmaster, VH-AJH
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-16 Wirraway Mk.III, A20-652, RAAF
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-18 Mustang Mk. 23, A68-201, RAAF (replica)
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-25 Winjeel, A85-410, RAAF
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-27 Sabre Mk.31, A94-935, RAAF
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-28 Ceres, VH-CEU, cockpit only
de Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moth, VH-BKS
de Havilland DH-100 Vampire F Mk.30, A79-476, RAAF
de Havilland DH-104 Dove Mk.1, VH-MAL Rai, Mandated Airlines
de Havilland DH-112 Sea Venom FAW Mk.53, WZ898, RAN
de Havilland DH-112 Sea Venom FAW Mk.53, WZ910, RAN (stored)
de Havilland DH-110 Sea Vixen FAW Mk.2, XJ490, RN
de Havilland DH-110 Sea Vixen FAW Mk.2, XJ607, RN (nose section)
de Havilland DH-114 Heron 2D/A1, VH-KAM, Airlines of Tasmania
de Havilland DH-115 Vampire T Mk. 35A, A79-828, RAAF
de Havilland DHA-3 Drover Mk.3, VH-FDR John Flynn, Royal Flying Doctor Service
de Havilland DHA-3 Drover Mk.3, VH-FDS Norman Bourke, Royal Flying Doctor Service
de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T Mk.10, VH-RVV, Royal Victorian Aero Club
de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou, A4-173, RAAF
de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou, A4-159, RAAF (nose section)
Douglas DC-3-194B, VH-ANR, Ansett Airlines of NSW
Fairey Gannet AS Mk.1, XA331, RAN
Fokker F.27 Friendship Mk.400, VH-FNQ, Ansett Airlines
General Dynamics F-111C, A8-129, RAAF
Government Aircraft Factories Canberra B Mk.20, A84-225, RAAF
Government Aircraft Factories Jindivik Mk.3B, WRE-601
Government Aircraft Factories Mirage IIIO(FA), A3-16
Government Aircraft Factories N22B Nomad, VH-BFH
Government Aircraft Factories Turana, P1-019
Gloster Meteor F Mk.8, WA880, RAF (painted as RAAF A77-721)
Armstrong Whitworth Meteor TT Mk. 20, WD647, RAF
Grumman S-2A Tracker, 133160
Hawker Hunter F Mk.4, XF311, RAF
Hawker Hunter FGA Mk. 74BS, 533, Republic of Singapore Air Force
ICA-Brasov IS-28M, VH-GRK
ICA-Brasov IS-29D, VH-GWC
International Model Aircraft Towed Glider Mk.2, Identity unknown
Kawasaki KH-4, VH-AHQ
Kawasaki KH-4, VH-HFZ
Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer, VH-EJX
Lea Kestrel Kermit, 10-001
Link Trainer D4-282
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura, A59-96, RAAF
Lockheed SP-2H Neptune, A89-277, RAAF
Mohawk 298, VH-HIX, Queensland Pacific Airways
Piaggio P.166, VH-BHK, (painted as Queensland Airlines VH-PQA)
Pilatus PC-6 Porter, A14-705, Australian Army (nose section only)
Piper PA23-250 Aztec, VH-MBX, (painted as TAA Sunbird Services VH-TGP)
Piper PA25-235 Pawnee, ZK-CEL
Piper PA38-112 Tomahawk, VH-SCK
Pterodactyl Ascender II+, 10-0665
Rand Robinson KR-2, VH-XXS
Robinson R22 Beta, VH-SBQ
Robinson R44 Raven, VH-RMN (cockpit only)
Seabird Rouseabout Mk. 3, 10-0281
Seabird Sentinel, VH-SBI
Seabird Sentinel, VH-SBU
Sports Flight Skypup, (identity unknown)
Sud-Ouest SO-1221S Djinn, VH-INP, Ansett-ANA
Aerospatiale SA315B Lama, PK-ZHB
Swearingen SA-226 Metroliner II, VH-BPV, Bush Pilots Airways
Transavia PL-12 Airtruk, ZK-CWX
Vickers Viscount 756D, VH-TVJ, Trans-Australia Airlines (nose section)
Victa Airtourer 100, VH-CFE
Westland Wessex HAS MK.31A, N7-217, RAN
Wicko Cabin Sports, VH-UPW, (replica)
Winton Grasshopper, (identity unknown)
WSK Mielec SB Lim-2, 636, Polish Air Force

[@RexsHangar]

Its very easy to tell I don't so 'on the spot' talking much 😂but it was great to visit QAM again, and I'm really excited to film some proper content there in the future :D

[@bigblue6917]

I did read that the Australian Canberra's used in Viet Nam were so accurate in their bombing that if USAF forward air controllers knew they were available they would call them in in preference to anything else available.

[@benwilson6145]

Perth Western Australia has a great and often overlooked Air Museum at Bull Creek. Major exhibits include a Lancaster, a Catalina, a Dakota and many more. Another point of intrust is a myriad of small exhibits, engines, radio equipment and more.

[@guidor.4161]

Love the Ventura and the Canberra...and the Vampire...and...

[@malcontender6319]

I'm pretty excited to see some of the less often kept aircraft. And yeah, looks humid as heck in that ball turret!

[@lert2161]

Thanks for the video. My relative (RAAF) trained on Venturas in Canada before going to the UK with 487 Sqd. He was lost in a Mosquito in March 1944. I noticed the radio rack contained what we called Command Receivers, one of which I bought in 1961 at ACE Radio disposals shop.

[@sargesacker2599]

I love the idea of you doing a longer visit to get some great footage for future videos.

[@limeylive8182]

Just imagine .... crammed into a plastic dome ... guns that you are firing ... right next to your ears .... I SAID " RIGHT NEXT TO YOUR EARS .... NO...EARS..." under attack and adrenaline flowing ... and not blowing the rudders off...

[@warhawk4494]

Cool video. Someday it would be cool if you ever got to visit America and see all the aircraft we have.

[@neilcam]

My late dad was Secretary (I think or Pres) of the Qld Air Museum organisation for a while. He'd be thrilled to see it getting publicity like this. They have a great collection in quantity, but many of the aircraft are in need of expensive conservation efforts. The museum is in constant need of money as they're essentially a volunteer organisation.

[@grayman999]

Nav's in the RAF referred to those windows as the day /night indicators I worked with 360 sqn and 39PRU Sqn at RAF WYTON in the 70's I was an RAF Police Dog Handler the PR 9 Canberra had the same jet engines as a Lightning but minus reheat they where amazing aeroplanes .

[@stephenrickstrew7237]

I’m sure each plane has a story of its own … I used to work on F-4 phantoms… so I like seeing them getting worked on …

[@AllthingsWW2]

Ahhh, now you made me jealous. It seems like a nice museum with very unique aircraft. We had more than 40 Venturas in the Portuguese Airforce, but, unfortunately, it seems none remained in museums. I liked the video. Keep them coming!

[@ivanjednobiegowiec7656]

Blimey... How did Polish Lim2 made it's way all way to Down-Under? That must have been pretty epic journey xD Cheers! I.

[@downwindchecklist6567]

Very nice, thx for sharing! It is great they let you climb into the planes to see and feel what it could have been like to fly in them. Pictures and videos are great, but they miss that feel.

[@fatcontrollerproductions9910]

No way! That place is a few hours up the road from me and I’ve been their countless times always great. Also I have been doing flight lessons from the airfield across the road as well! I have been in the venture twice but not yet in the Canberra. Glad you had a good time!

[@keithtarrier4558]

That is cool. I first went 30 years ago or so… was it that long. It is great they have been able to get so big. Last visit was maybe 🤔 5 years ago or more now. I’’ have to go see what is knew next time I get back home to the Sunny Coast.

[@fatcontrollerproductions9910]

For anybody who’s nearby if you haven’t been to the war memorial in Canberra they have a full Lancaster which is very cool as well great vid.

[@teemoto3923]

If you can, try to visit the Pima Air Museum in Tucson, Arizona. It is across the road from the famous USAF boneyard.

[@Daniel_cheems]

Fun fact: Somehow I kinda thought you were British ever since I found your channel :)

[@duncangrainge]

Nice video and you weren’t rambling . Be good to go back and shoot some more. If you could look at the Meteor it would be great. Thanks again.

[@toastysalmen4642]

I look forwards to the new content, and who knows, maybe you can work out a deal to gain access to all the aircrafts for your videos as a sort of promotional program thing.

[@Trebuchet48]

I only discovered Rex fairly recently. He's the Drachifel of aviation!

[@13stalag13]

I wouldn't go that far... yet Drach knows his stuff, this kid? Not so much, but he admits it. I do enjoy his videos.

[@kevinkirk-hailey8762]

The Canberra was a fabulous aircraft. My dad worked with them for a number of years in the RAF

[@Anaguma79]

The clearance of those props on the Ventura is deeply concerning to me.

[@defender1006]

Thanks for the up close and fuselage shots, that's so nice to see these days, after all the Covid and H&S stuff etc, just to experience what the flight crews were faced with and went through etc. Loving your channel and it's content, watching and subscribed, please keep it up!

[@dylanmilne6683]

It'd be nice to have more casual video presentation. You'll often spot more interesting things and get a better feel for the spaces than a more heavily produced video.

[@bjw4859]

That was pretty well done, I'm surprised they let you inside the aircraft, but it did give a more accurate perspective.

[@davidb6576]

That was a fine effort for a "off the cuff" situation. Love your videos, look forward for more from the museum collection.

[@hughie522]

An air museum I've actually been to! :P

[@m.i.andersen8167]

Hi Rex. You also looks like a nice fellow besides from making this incredible great channel. I really like your focus on (very) old plane, but of course there is many other interesting plane. The Sabre would be nice to know more about -I cheked the site and can see they don't got any Super Sabre or Starfighter. Two plane I would like to see more about. But from the collection there is a very interesting (I hope other than me think so) BEECH C18S VH-CLG. Thank you again for your channal. I will see forward to your next video. Mikkel

[@RexsHangar]

Their website is pretty out of date, unfortunately. I'm trying to convince them to let me update it for them 😂

[@discordia013]

Super Sabres and Starfighters didn't fly with the RAAF so while possible a collector might be able to get one, it's unlikely this or any other Aus museum would have one. I am keen though to see more of that CL-13 and the F111 they have there.

[@maciek_k.cichon]

Nice first episode of Rex's Museum Ramblings. More scripted (or not) talk trough would be great, please do more. What is that baby Belfegor on 0:25?

[@RexsHangar]

Transavia Airtruck :)

[@houstoncowdog]

Outstanding content! I had no idea the flight crew could move around inside of a B-57. If I’m not mistaken, some of the American versions had a tandem arrangement.

[@FelloniusWizard]

Never put you down as an Aussie, your dialect is more Brittish. Sweden had quite a few of these planes, always nice to recognize them.

[@vaclav_fejt]

I know, right? He really masters the RP. Although you can hear the Aussie when you look for it.

[@FelloniusWizard]

@@vaclav_fejt I will now at least! 🙂

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

Gives Me hindsight on How cramped the Ventura are inside and how claustrophobic they were encountering Heavy Flak( My Late Grandfather Flew Hudson's during WWII (an earlier iteration I think)

[@MartintheTinman]

It was tiny when I went. Back then there was a museum with Cadillac cars and aircraft out the back of the Gold Coast called Chewing Gum Airfield

[@elgato9445]

Rex..great job. " It's bloody cramped" lol welcome to WW2 aircraft. Watch Chris Bismarck clambering through an He 111. Sweating and out breath. I was worried for him. Thanks Rex. Great stuff.

[@higgydufrane]

Military Aircraft, where we package more than you can possible imagine into a very small space. Amazing.

[@theteadrinkingowl.2295]

A request to cover aircraft: EVERYTHING!!!!! All of Theeemmmm, pls. On a more serious note:The Beachcraft and P-3 Orion are of interest. Well done on not cooking in the Camberra.

[@slantfish65sd]

I know you think this isn't a very good video but I love this being able to see these aircraft like this up close and seeing the details excellent video please do more of these

[@metricstormtrooper]

Hi Rex,@ 0.22, there's a perfectly stationary Transavia AirTruk, you could do a whole episode on those, you know you want too.😁

[@stephenremington8448]

The DH Vampire sounds good. I have owned some De Havilland books in bygone years, read Sir Geoffrey's autobiography, still got a DH Comet racer book somewhere.

[@afterhourshotrods6882]

The A&P school I attended in Miami FL. had two Canberra's that flew in Vietnam they blew up a lot of $hit!!!! With 'em. Lol.... We got a lot of wrench time on them they were surprisingly easy to work on cuz they were so low. Cheers from Melbourne FL.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

At 00:26 in this video: *"THUNDERDOME!"* 😉 {Transavia Air Truk...👍}

[@spectre257]

If you ever decide to make the trip Temora Aviation Museum (especially on a flying day) and HARS Aviation Museum in NSW are worth it.

[@pattyeverett2826]

You mentioned Bendix radios-what you may not know is that Bendix made home radios and a few home televisions in the US from just after WWII till the early 1950s. Bendix is now owned by Honeywell.

[@BekaJadexoxo]

I didn't even know about this one, not Australia but there is an amazing Air Force museum near Christchurch in NZ. I actually wasn't super into planes until that trip. I also just moved away from Queensland, so it will likely be a long time before I get to check it out (now based in WA, it was a big move)

[@sadwingsraging3044]

I remember a story of an Army guy in England in a pub who was disparaging some airmen for being able to go home every night and sleeping in clean sheets, going out the dine, and other luxuries they had over what the ground pounders had to live with. One airman walked over to his table and threw his bomber jacket on it saying he would trade with him right now. The army guy got up pulling off his field jacket saying he would and as he was about to slip his arms out asked "What ya do in that airplane?" "Ball turret gunner on the bottom of a B-17." ...... "**** you, 'ell no!" The airmen got to enjoy the rest of their time in the pub uninterrupted after that.😂

[@Classicman_269]

Me Knowing all those circular slots in the Canberra's navigator positions 4:57 are for equipment. Also my brain "look at all those cup holders".

[@airspeedmph]

Min 0:10, the tip of the propeller looks like almost touches the plane's body, is that really how is supposed to be? Or is just an optical illusion?

[@CodyDockerty]

Funnily enough I'm looking at doing a similar project about exhibits in aviation museums on a different channel. Using the advantage of the unique warbird situation I have being in New Zealand.

[@davedarling4316]

Have you seen Military Aviation History's "Inside the Cockpit" series? He has had the opportunity to sit in a number of different aircraft, and he goes around the cockpit in order, explaining what each control or instrument is. It's pretty interesting, and I don't think he's been able to get into a Ventura or a Canberra. Perhaps you can ping him about following the same format?

[@bostonrailfan2427]

no offense, but i thought that you were British! your accent in the regular videos is a bit posh British IMHO- hope that’s not a claim that gets me banned from Downunder!

[@Dr.K.Wette_BE]

Apologies ? WHY ? Share any of that kind of footage whenever you want ! I'm waiting to get my ass up in an old bird again since years ! 🤩

[@calumturnbull3136]

Always love visiting the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Nowra if you're ever down that way, the Sea Venom is a particular favourite!

[@danmcdonald9117]

Excellent! This old Aussie fan is lookin forward to what you're gonna drop next Rex!

[@LukeBunyip]

In regards to more detailed viewing, all the craft you mentioned would be grand. In addition, what's the chance of adding that Polish MiG to the list?

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

Was most definitely not expecting a face reveal.👍 Unfortunately I had to stand on my hands to watch as everything there is upsidedown.

[@judgedread-q4t]

Am very interested in the DH Vampire, there used to be a few on display around Perth WA back in the 60s.

[@rthefish]

You should try to get to Tamora this year. The first big flying display for two years...

[@michaelleslie2913]

Some years back I went with a friend to Coventry Airport where he was a member of a restoration group who looked after a Canberra I had the pleasure of helping with a few jobs on the aircraft which included placing the special hydraulic jacks and lifting the airoplane then once off the ground we sat on the floor with stop watches and timed the undercarriage while one of chaps adjusted the valves which controlled said equipment, I also had the dubious pleasure of helping remove the entire cockpit canopy assembly and replacing all the exploding bolts and wiring for when the ejection seat is fired all in all it was a brilliant day and very fondly remembered.

[@furyofbongos]

You do quite well off script. My only suggestion would be don't apologize next time. No need to apologize for a job well done.

[@TheTotti67]

I love your videos. And although the camera in this one wasn’t perfect it was great to see the face that tells all the interesting stuff I love to watch.

[@foxtayle683]

Man I must be old if there's a P-3 Orion in a museum. That's the plane I flew on in the early 90's.

[@Ballterra]

All good on your commentary 👍 I enjoyed the clip and it gives us a “face’ to the host/narrator.

[@peterjohnson6273]

Thanks for what you do, Rex. Love watching your videos. :>)

[@bentilbury2002]

Nice - some really aircraft! Almost makes up for sight of your knobbly knees 😋

[@MatthewSouthall-b8u]

I think I saw a Gannet there? Love to see the layout in that. Thanks again for the wonderful programmes.

[@maryclarafjare]

Very cool! We've been to several of the air and space museums in America (where we are) and have many more we would like to see.

[@ouroboris]

That was delightful 😄 Thank you, sir!

[@rahmatshazi883]

Its been some time since my last visit, thanks for the update mate! Any info on what happened to the Beaufort they were restoring some time ago?

[@douglasfur3808]

What was that slab sided somewhat biplane that looks like a crop duster? Golden yellow over white.

[@Prototheria]

0:33 That's a Starship in the background! 😳

[@gambleoakranch]

Get your guns back Australia!!!!! Yours truly America

[@wintersbattleofbands1144]

Navigators "sunroofs" are for celestial navigation at night. Yup.

[@yes_head]

Looks like a gold mine of vintage birds. Can't wait for more.

[@davidlee-ln9vh]

If the men that served in those older planes were still around the covid authoritan governments wouldn't be so for long.

[@robertspence831]

That Sabre looks quite interesting. Different armament for sure.

[@mbryson2899]

I enjoyed your ramblings, thank you for taking me along.

[@SteveJB]

First off, love it or leave it ^_^ 1:40 2:55 would that orange scope be a radar or something else?

[@Shadamehr100]

Oh jeez so sad some of those planes are left out in the open. Lack of funding no doubt :-(

[@Terraceview]

Your channel is gold man, thanks for archiving all this history.

[@canuck600A]

The Broome & the Winston would be interesting as I've never heard of those two.

[@asylumkeeper1]

I dig the random and the scripted , keep doing what you love!

[@lakrids-pibe]

I just realized I always imagined you to look like Dan Dare.

[@hugobloemers4425]

Wow, the Canberra navigator has at least 5 cup holders 😆

[@keiranallcott1515]

I would love if you did the history of the lockhead Ventura and harpoon

[@ArmySigs]

For some reason this made me think of Ozyman "Here's me face" :)

[@philsspace69]

Please! Do a full video on the EE Canberra / B57!

[@grantdodd8597]

For me it's the best attraction on the Sunny Coast and yet poorly promoted.

[@gbixby3453]

I have now been there, worth the 2 hour drive from my hotel in the Gold Coast

[@danaitch4095]

Y'all have one helluva cool museum Down Under, that is for certain! @0:25, what in the world is that orange beast? I can't make it out, kinda looks like a Cessna, however I would not place money on that. I see in the other comments mention of it also. I trust you will be covering that in the future. 😎 The red, white, & blue plane looks like a Cessna Skymaster? maybe? Don't quote me. Can't wait for Parts II, III, IV, V, etc.

[@RexsHangar]

Its a Transavia Airtruck! Really weird looking thing.

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, Yay Team ! Back in about 1971, when I was 10, a cousin took me to visit the Camden Museum of Aviation. Cockpit-sitting in a Vampire remains a big memory... Such is life, Have a good one... Stay safe. ;-p Ciao !

[@dallesamllhals9161]

0:27 Bloody MAD MAX 3! ..well not the BEST one ;-)

[@Terry_Fritz]

I was there a few years back after "meaning to visit" for ages. An injection of a few million dollars would get the collection under cover and stop the aging a bit. I didn't realise you were a local. Cheers.

[@RexsHangar]

I'm going to put in some serious work to try and get this place some more exposure, its a hidden gem that doesn't get the love it deserves!

[@wiseoldfool]

Looking forward to seeing more of the Museum.

[@adrianrutterford762]

Thanks for your interesting video

[@hughbeein1265]

Brilliant, looking forward to more inter war aircraft. Great work.

[@vaclav_fejt]

Wow. So it's confirmed: Squire has an Australian cousin!

[@RexsHangar]

As a long-time Squire fan, that is a compliment of the highest order, thank you

[@greghardy9476]

Outstanding! Quite cool, indeed.