| Accession Number | VIC1948A |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Laverton |
| Date made | c 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
CAC CA-17 Mustang Mk 20 aircraft on the tarmac at RAAF Base Laverton. This aircraft, serial ...
Description
CAC CA-17 Mustang Mk 20 aircraft on the tarmac at RAAF Base Laverton. This aircraft, serial number A68-33, was among the group of P-51D’s (A68-1 to A68-80) that were assembled by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation largely from kits imported from the USA This aircraft was also know as ‘Busselton’ and was used in support of War Loan fundraising activities. A68-33 was converted to components and written off in September 1958.