RAAF
87 Squadron
Aircraft History
Built November 5, 1944. Assigned to the 2nd AD. On March 4, 1945 assigned to 87 Squadron. Today, this aircraft is the sole remaining PRXVI in the world.
Wartime History
Flew 21 missions between March 23 - August 11, 1945 over Indonesia.
Post War
Flew 11 Missions as part of the post-war aerial mapping of Australia. 28/07/47 AGRS (Air Ground School of Radio) at Ballarat as instructional airframe No 4. On November 25, 1954 sold to a Mildura Orchardist where is stored in the open and used as a children's playhouse. Purchaseds in 1967 by Mildura Warbirds Aviation Museum.
Restoration
In 1987 moved to RAAF Museum Point Cook, and restoration work begun. Displayed in the restoration hanger for visitors.
References
ADF Serials for aircraft history
Mosquito
