Aircraft Photo of A65-73 | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 | AirHistory.net #763318
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:A65-73
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4
C/n (msn):32671/15923
Location
City / Airport:MareebaMap
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YMBA   IATA: MRG   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Far North Queensland Aviation Museum
 
Photo Date:13 September 2023
Photo by:Dave Soderstrom
Photo ID: 763318
Photo Comment

Delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Dakota serial number A65-73. Assigned to 37 Squadron with call sign VH-CIP and fuselage code OM-P.971 While landing at RAAF Townsville damaged beyond repair. On October 10, 1973 stricken off charge. Now under the care of the FNQAM.

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