Aircraft Photo of A62-1001 | Commonwealth CA-15 | Australia - Air Force

Aircraft
Registration / Serial:	A62-1001
Aircraft Original Type:	Commonwealth CA-15
Aircraft Generic Type:	Commonwealth CA-15
Aircraft Version:	Commonwealth CA-15
C/n (msn):	1074
Operator Titles:	Australia - Air Force

Location
City / Airport:	Melbourne - Fishermans Bend (closed)Map
Region / Country:	Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:	None

Photo Date:	1946
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:	721342

Photo Comment
Unofficially dubbed the Kangaroo, the CA-15 was developed as a replacement for the P-51 Mustang then in production in Australia as the Commonwealth CA-17/18. The CA-15 was powered by a Rolls-Royce Griffin engine. Flew in 1946 by which time it was clear the jet fighter was the future. The RAAF opted to stick with the proven Mustang until DH Vampires were delivered in 1949. A62-1001 was scrapped c.1950. Photo from: Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation This photo was added on 28 August 2024, and has since been viewed 416 times.

Photo Comment

Unofficially dubbed the Kangaroo, the CA-15 was developed as a replacement for the P-51 Mustang then in production in Australia as the Commonwealth CA-17/18. The CA-15 was powered by a Rolls-Royce Griffin engine. Flew in 1946 by which time it was clear the jet fighter was the future. The RAAF opted to stick with the proven Mustang until DH Vampires were delivered in 1949. A62-1001 was scrapped c.1950. Photo from: Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation

This photo was added on 28 August 2024, and has since been viewed 416 times.

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