| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | A72-176 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated B-24M Liberator |
| C/n (msn): | 5892 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Werribee (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | B-24 Liberator Memorial |
| Photo Date: | 10 November 2023 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 619773 |
| Photo Comment |
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Built to USAAF order as 44-41956 but delivered to the RAAF in 1945 as A72-176. Disposed of for scrap in 1948, the fuselage of this Liberator was recovered from a farm near Sale where it had been since 1952. Restoration commenced in 1988 and considerable progress has been made. The airframe is substantially complete inside and out (although the tailplane and fins are stored separately for the time being). It's a big beast and the B-24 Memorial crew have done a magnificent job. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 November 2023, and has since been viewed 126 times. |