| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | A77-871 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor F8 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WK791 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Wagga Wagga - Forest HillMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, AustraliaAircraft Map |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YSWG IATA: WGA Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 9 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | David Carter |
| Photo ID: | 81878 |
| Photo Comment |
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A77-871 has been a long-time gate guardian at RAAF Forest Hill. Its first stint at the base entrance ended when it was deemed a distraction to drivers on the Sturt Highway. It and another Meteor and two CAC Sabres were removed. When the base entrance was redesigned, A77-871 made its return and shares duties with a Sabre, Canberra, Mirage III and F-111. The Sabre was absent at the time of the visit. The former gatehouse is the base heritage centre, with a new gatehouse located further from the highway. This photo is copyright © David Carter, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 September 2018, and has since been viewed 279 times. |