Aircraft Photo of A68-158 | Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 23 (P-51D) | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #186306
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:A68-158
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-17/18 Mustang (P-51)
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-18 Mustang 23 (P-51D)
C/n (msn):1483
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Laverton (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YLVT   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1955
Photo by:Ed Coates / CAHS
Photo ID: 186306
Photo Comment

Sold in 1960. No record after that but at the time there was a demand for Merlin engines to power hydroplane racing boats. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne, Australia

This photo is copyright © Ed Coates / CAHS, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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