Australian Explorer
Australian Explorer is the Bell 206B JetRanger III flown by Dick Smith on the first solo helicopter circumnavigation of Earth, completed in 1983. The Powerhouse Museum preserves the aircraft, which is cataloged individually because its multi-stage global flight established a distinct solo aviation record.
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- Dick Smith Australian ExplorerVH-DIK
- Name
- Australian Explorer
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Australian Explorer is the Bell 206B JetRanger III flown by Dick Smith on the first solo helicopter circumnavigation of Earth, completed in 1983. The Powerhouse Museum preserves the aircraft, which is cataloged individually because its multi-stage global flight established a distinct solo aviation record.
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 10:44:42 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 10:44:42 UTC
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- Vehicle Code
- VH-DIK