| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | A7-001 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aermacchi MB-326 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-30 |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-30 |
| C/n (msn): | CA30-1/6351 |
| 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: | 703085 |
| Photo Comment |
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The first flight of some 96 MB.326s built for the RAAF under licence by CAC, making its maiden flight in February 1967. It served with the CFS (RAAF East Sale) and was part of the Telstars aerobatic team till 1970, later operating for 2 FTS at RAAF Pearce and 76 Sqdn at RAAF Williamtown. It was removed from service in July 1999. Initially it was in silver colours, then the orange training scheme in which it is currently displayed, and lastly dark grey. 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 62 times. |