| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | A73-62 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 694/695 Lincoln/Lincolnian |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 694/695 Lincoln/Lincolnian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 694 Lincoln Mk.31 |
| Licence-built by: | GAF |
| C/n (msn): | [ A73-62 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - Fishermans Bend (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 1952 |
| Photo from: | Ben Dannecker (via David Carter) |
| Photo ID: | 107066 |
| Photo Comment |
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A73-62 was the first new Lincoln delivered with an extended nose to provide room for additional crew and equipment needed for maritime reconnaissance operations. The final 12 Australian-built Lincolns (of 73) were modified before delivery and eight others were returned by the RAAF to Government Aircraft Factory for conversion, including the prototype. -62 was withdrawn from use in 1961. The location of the photo is believed to the GAF factory at Fisherman's Bend in inner-city Melbourne. The airstrip closed in 1957. This is an official photo by GAF. This photo was added on 2 December 2018, and has since been viewed 1639 times. |