Scrapped soon after World War II ended. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland

Transport conversion of the Beaufort bomber nicknamed Beaufreighter. 46 conversions. The markings under the wing are urging Japanese soldiers hiding in the jungle to surrender. A9-712 crashed at Rabaul on November 21, 1945. Piva North airfield remained in use as late as 1988 but is now closed. Photo from: State Library of Queensland

An aerial view of Barton looking NE just after the War's end. Many wartime prefabricated buildings are evident. An Avro Anson I stands just below the 1933 Control Tower. Obtained over 40 years ago.

A vertical view of Ringway's south side scrapping area with the aircraft dispersals occupied by 44 Allison-engined North American Mustang I's, 27 Lockheed Hudsons and 26 Lockheed Venturas. All are ex RAF and now destined to become frying pans and ploughshares. Obtained from the UK CAA over 60 years ago.