Aircraft Photo of A9-712 | Bristol 152 Beaufort IX | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #139553
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

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

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