CAC Winjeel

Winjeel
CA25-39 Winjeel A85-439 at the RAAF Museum
General information
TypeTrainer aircraft
National originAustralia
ManufacturerCommonwealth Aircraft Corporation
StatusOne retained by the Royal Australian Air Force as a heritage display aircraft.
Some examples now privately owned or in museums.
Primary userRoyal Australian Air Force
Number built2 (CA-22)
62 (CA-25)
History
Introduction date1955
First flight23 February 1955
Retired1995

The CAC CA-25 Winjeel is an Australian-designed and manufactured three-seat training aircraft. Entering service with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1955 as a basic to advanced trainer, it served in this role until 1975. Later, it was used in the Forward Air Control (FAC) role for target marking until 1994, after which it was retired from RAAF service.