| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VH-BOB |
| Alternate Serial: | A68-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51) |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 21 (P-51D) |
| C/n (msn): | 1429 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | CorowaMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YCOR IATA: CWW Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 21 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 681657 |
| Photo Comment |
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Post-war CAC production, taken on RAAF charge in November 1947. Struck off at RAAF Tocumwal April 1958 & sold for scrap 1960. Rescued from scrapping by Titus Oates & subsequently passed through the hands of Adastra Airways before ending up on a farm at Jerilderie, NSW. Operated from Jerilderie from August 1964. Purchased by Bob Eastgate October 1970 & registered VH-BOB. Flown to Essendon March 1973 for restoration. First flight post-restoration February 1976. Fresh out of a major rebuild. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 April 2024, and has since been viewed 160 times. |