| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | VH-AGU |
| Alternate Serial: | 43-368 |
| Military Code: | EN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 32668/15920 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Spooky |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Traralgon - Latrobe ValleyMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YLTV IATA: TGN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 4 May 2023 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 621544 |
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Built to USAAF order but delivered to the RAAF in 1945 as A65-72. Disposed of to Adastra Airways in 1959 becoming VH-AGU. In later years with East-West Airlines it became the test aircraft for the Interscan microwave landing system before being retired in 1979. Resurrected in the 1980s, it passed though the hands of a long list of small charter operators before being acquired by Jeff Trappett and restored in USAF gunship markings. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 November 2023, and has since been viewed 154 times. |