Aircraft Photo of A3-15 | Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A) | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #17685
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:A3-15
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage I
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage I/III
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage IIIO(F/A)
Licence-built by:GAF
C/n (msn):15  (2)
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Location
City / Area:Whyalla / Docks [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
 
Photo Date:21 October 1990
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)
Photo ID: 17685
Photo Comment

These Australian Air Force Mirages were Sold to the Pakistan Air Force and were waiting for transportation at the Whyalla Docks in South Australia. The article I read stated that they were transporting from Woomera in Nov. but these slides were all completed by Kodak in October. Order No. PO30032, Cost $1,665,000.00, Delivered 03/05/65. Served with 75 Sqn Williamtown, NSW. Served with 76 Sqn Williamtown, NSW. Served with 77 Sqn Williamtown, NSW. On 10/08/81, Suffered a ricochet at Singleton during strafing run. Finished RAAF Service with 4223 hours on airframe. Storage 05/10/88...

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