Aircraft Photo of VH-SVU / A68-750 | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 23 (P-51D) | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #36830
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VH-SVU
Alternate Serial:A68-750
Military Code:AM-G
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51)
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 23 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1495
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Point CookMap
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YMPC   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:RAAF Museum Air Pageant 2008
 
Photo Date:23 February 2008
Photo by:Phil Vabre
Photo ID: 36830
Photo Comment

This aircraft is really the former RAAF A68-170, built in 1949. Never actually off RAAF charge, it has been with the RAAF Museum since 1970 and was restored to flying condition during 1989-99. Seen here after a practice session on the day before the RAAF Museum Air Pageant.

This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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