| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N2-23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Dakota |
| C/n (msn): | 11973 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | ARDU - Aircraft Research and Development Unit |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | West Wyalong / Lions Club Park [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 30 September 2012 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 34748 |
| Photo Comment |
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Built as a C-47A-1-DK, USAAF serial 42-92199. Delivered to the RAAF December 1943 as A65-23. Served with 36 Squadron, then 81 & 86 Wings post-war. Transferred to RAN FAA in April 1950 & re-serialled N2-23 - used as flying classroom to train Venom & Gannet Observers. Retired 1970 & allocated RAN FAA Museum 1976. Seen here displayed in the Lion's Club Park, West Wyalong in RAAF markings without serial. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 26 January 2018, and has since been viewed 304 times. |