RNZAF
2 OTU
via Pioneer Aero
Aircraft History
Constructors Number 28449. USAAF Serial Number 42-104687.
Wartime History
Originally assembled at No.1 Aircraft Depot, Hobsonville on June 25, 1943 and assigned to 2 OTU at Ohakea.
Postwar
After the war, it was left at Rukuhia disposal site near Hamilton and sold to J. Larsen on March 2, 1948 at Rukuhia.
Restoration
Aquired by Charles Darby. Later it was sold to Allan Arthur of Albury where it was initally restored, with final restoration work at Pioneer Aero.
Flying Status
Returned to flying status and painted in the markings of GA-Q of RAF 112 Squaron in North Africa and flown by Australian Ft Lt Mathias.
References
Thanks to ADF Serials for aircraft history.
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