Aircraft Photo of VH-DIW | Percival P.44 Proctor 5 | AirHistory.net #883143
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VH-DIW
Aircraft Original Type:Percival P.28 Proctor
Aircraft Generic Type:Percival P.28/30/31/34/44 Proctor
Aircraft Version:Percival P.44 Proctor 5
C/n (msn):AE.131
Location
City / Airport:Melbourne - MoorabbinMap
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YMMB   IATA: MBW   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:October 1952 to October 1953
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID: 883143
Photo Comment

Engine broke away on approach to Tamworth, NSW on November 28, 1958. Pilot managed a dead stick landing with the engine dangling. VH-DIW broken up soon after.

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