| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00448.097 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
RAAF Photographer |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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LAVERTON, VIC. 1959-06. DOUGLAS C47 DAKOTA TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT A65-81 FITTED WITH WHEEL/ SKI ...
Description
LAVERTON, VIC. 1959-06. DOUGLAS C47 DAKOTA TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT A65-81 FITTED WITH WHEEL/ SKI UNDERCARRIAGE FOR SPECIAL AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL ANTARCTIC RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT DUTY IN THE ANTARCTIC AREA SHOWN DURING A TEST TAKE- OFF WITH JET ASSISTED TAKE- OFF ROCKET (JATO) UNITS. THE AIRCRAFT MODIFICATIONS WERE CARRIED OUT BY AIRCRAFT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT RAAF LAVERTON FOR THE AIRCRAFT'S ANTARCTIC OPERATIONS. A65-81 WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DESTROYED IN A BLIZZARD NEAR MAWSON BASE IN THE ANTARCTIC 1960-12-09.