VH-CAH (2)  Swearingen SA26AT Merlin IIB               (c/n  T26-111)

                                    

                                       VH-CAH was purchased new by DCA in November 1968.  It was one of four Merlin IIBs acquired
                                       to provide the Department with modern, high-speed turbo powered aircraft.       John Hopton's photo                                         
                                       above was taken at Essendon in November 1973.  VH-CAH was sold in the US in May 1985 becoing
                                       N135SP.