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  C-47 Dakota Serial Number 43-48234  
RAAF

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Daniel Leahy 2001

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Justin Taylan 2006

Aircraft History
Former USAAF aircraft, Call sign X16A, tail code VH-BAB

Restoration
This aircraft is part of the 'Long Collection' and was largely restored by Peter Long over a 15 months period at Chewing Gum Field and later at Coolangatta before being restored to flying condition at Air World in September 1987.

Display
Displayed at Air World until 2002, it was then sold to a New Zealander, but continued to be displayed at Wangaretta at Air World (Precision Aerospace) until 2004. Most recently it was sold to Northern Queensland Warbirds (Warbird Adventures) where it is currently displayed outdoors.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009

 

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C-47

 

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