| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 919 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 13440 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Navy |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Sydney - Kingsford Smith InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YSSY IATA: SYD Local: YSSY Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1973 to 1977 |
| Photo from: | Geoff Goodall Collection |
| Photo ID: | 854521 |
| Photo Comment |
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Noumea based. When tropical cyclones threatened Noumea, the French navy would fly its aircraft to Australia. 919 was retired in 1978 and its fuselage used for paratroop training. This photo was added on 11 October 2025, and has since been viewed 59 times. |