| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | WZ937 |
| Military Code: | 211/Y |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW53 |
| C/n (msn): | 12779 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | NowraMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YSNW IATA: NOA Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Fleet Air Arm Museum |
| Photo Date: | 10 November 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 708379 |
| Photo Comment |
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Nearly 40 Sea Venoms provided the backbone of the Australian FAA's capability in the period between 1956 when they took over from the Sea Fury to 1967 when replaced by the A-4G Skyhawk. WZ937, allocated N4-937, was used as a training aid at HMAS Nirimba, Sydney till 1984 then returned to HMAS Albatross here at Nowra for the Museum, initially kept ground running condition. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 July 2024, and has since been viewed 136 times. |