Aircraft Photo of VH-ANJ | Douglas C-47D Skytrain | Ansett-ANA Victorian Air Coach Services | AirHistory.net #53849
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VH-ANJ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):9105
Operator Titles:Ansett-ANA Victorian Air Coach Services
Location
City / Airport:Melbourne - EssendonMap
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YMEN   IATA: MEB   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:27 January 1967
Photo by:William Gray (via David Carter)
Photo ID: 53849
Photo Comment

Awaiting its fate in the Essendon graveyard. It was scrapped in 1969 but may have been grounded as early as 1965 following an accident at Warrnambool on April 1. It was trucked back to Melbourne and repaired. Officially, it was withdrawn from use in September 1966.

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

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