| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | A9-712 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 152 Beaufort |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 152 Beaufort |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 152 Beaufort IX |
| Licence-built by: | GAF |
| C/n (msn): | [ A9-310 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Piva - North (closed)Map |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | August 1945 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 139553 |
| Photo Comment |
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Transport conversion of the Beaufort bomber nicknamed Beaufreighter. 46 conversions. The markings under the wing are urging Japanese soldiers hiding in the jungle to surrender. A9-712 crashed at Rabaul on November 21, 1945. Piva North airfield remained in use as late as 1988 but is now closed. Photo from: State Library of Queensland This photo was added on 1 May 2019, and has since been viewed 817 times. |