Aircraft Photo of VH-MHR / A46-122 | Commonwealth CA-13 Boomerang | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #39262
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VH-MHR
Alternate Serial:A46-122
Military Code:MH-R
Aircraft Original Type:Commonwealth CA-12 Boomerang
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-12/13/14/19 Boomerang
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-13 Boomerang
C/n (msn):945
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:ShellharbourMap
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YSHL   IATA: WOL   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Wings Over Illawarra 2016
 
Photo Date:1 May 2016
Photo by:Phil Vabre
Photo ID: 39262
Photo Comment

Brought on RAAF charge 18 August 1943. Struck off as converted to components May 1946 and stored at RAAF Oakey 45/48. Trucked to a local farm, from where recovered in 1972. Rebuilt by Matt Denning 1975-2001 to this pristine example of Australia's rare indigenous fighter. Seen here at WOI 16.

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

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