| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | A46-30 |
| Military Code: | B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Commonwealth CA-12 Boomerang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-12/13/14/19 Boomerang |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-12 Boomerang |
| C/n (msn): | 853 |
| 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: | 703076 |
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The Boomerang was the first combat aircraft designed and constructed in Australia and although not a match for some of its contemporary fighter aircraft, it proved effective in the ground attack role. Like many of the 250 built, this aircraft equipped home defence squadrons from early 1943 and post-war was saved from scrapping by use in a film. It was then left derelict for nearly two decades before being placed on the gate at RAAF Williamtown in 1967 painted silver. After a period at the Australian War Memorial, the RAAF Museum restored it in 85 Sqdn marks. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 1 July 2024, and has since been viewed 65 times. |