VH-RAT (1)  Cessna 180 Skywagon                                (c/n  31123)

                                 
 
                                      A rare shot of the first VH-RAT from the Geoff Goodall collection.  The Robbys owned machine
                                      was visiting the old Perth Maylands Airport in July 1959 during a web-worm outbreak in WA's
                                      jarrah forests.   This 180 was one of the first of its breed imported into Australia, being registered
                                      to Robbys Aircraft Co in November 1954.  .   When replaced by a 180C in May 1961 it was re-
                                      registered VH-RBA.