| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | A3-92 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault Mirage I |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault Mirage I/III |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Mirage IIIO(A) |
| C/n (msn): | 92 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Point CookMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YMPC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | RAAF Museum |
| Photo Date: | 9 November 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 702734 |
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Mirages entered service with the RAAF in 1965 and were used in a front-line role by seven RAAF units. A total of 116 were supplied, the first 50 as Mirage IIIO(F)s to serve as interceptors. The rest were designated IIIO(A) and equipped to serve in the ground attack role after the addition of Cyrano radar. Initially they were delivered in a natural metal finish but soon silver paint became standard, replaced by camouflage for the ground attack role. Between 1968 and 1987 A3-92 served 3, 79 and 77 Sqdns. The last Mirages were withdrawn in 1988 as the F/A-18 Hornet took over. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 June 2024, and has since been viewed 117 times. |