| Aircraft | |
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| 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 | |
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| City / Airport: | ShellharbourMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YSHL IATA: WOL Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Wings Over Illawarra 2022 |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 521052 |
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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. It's recently returned to the air with 100 SQN RAAF following an engine rebuild and some other work. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 November 2022, and has since been viewed 577 times. |