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A1 DE HAVILLAND9A 1 X 400 hp Liberty Max Speed 114 mph Span 46 ft 0 ins Length 30 ft 0 ins The aircraft were first received as part of the allocations in 1920, and served with the RAAF until about 1929 as light , survey machines and on army co-operation duties.

A2 S.E.BA 1 X 200 hp Woisley Viper Max Speed 132 mph Span 26 ft ins Length 20 ft 11 ins These aircraft were also part of the Imperial Gift allocation in 1920 but did not reach full service until 1925 when they served with No. 1 and 3 . Most were retired by 1928 after use in the fighter role.

A3 AVRO 504K 1 X 130 hp Cierget (usually) Max Speed 95 mph Span 36 ft 0 ins Length 29 ft 5 ins Also received as a gift with the DH-9 and S.E. 5A, the Avro 504K served as the Tiger Moth of the twenties. Six of these air­ craft were built at Mascot. They were replaced in 1928 by the DH-60 Moth as the RAAF's .

A4 1 X 80 hp Le Rhone Max Speed 111 mph Span 26 ft 6 ins Length 19 ft 4 ins Used as an advance trainer from 1920 to about 1925, the Pup was famous for its perfect aerobatic qualities. It was used with great distinction in World War One although not operated by an A.F.C. Squadron.

A5 The serial was allocated to Sir Ross and Keith Smith's famous Vimy, G-EAOU, but the aircraft never served with the RAAF. The A5 group was re-allocated in 1928 to the .

A6 DE HAVILLAND 9 1 X 230 hp Siddeley Puma Max Speed 112 mph Span 42 ft 5 ins Length 30 ft 6 Ins These aircraft, also secured as part of the Imperial Gift allotment, served with the RAAF from 1921 until about 1929, when replaced by the Wapiti. Although they did not serve with the AFC during World War One, the aircraft won fame when flown by Parer and McIntosh in the 1919 -Australia air race.

A7 DE HAVILLAND 60 CIRRUS MOTH 1 X 60-90 hp A.D.C. Cirrus Max Speed 91 mph Span 30 ft 0 ins Length 23 ft 8% ins The aircraft replaced the in service with the RAAF at Point Cook as a basic trainer in 1928 although the RAAF had previously evaluated two in 1926 before the order was placed. A7 was retained when the DH-60G Moths were ordered.

A8 DE HAVILLAND 50A 1 X 240 hp Siddeley Puma Max Speed 112 mph Span 42 ft 9 ins Length 29 ft 9 ins Only one DH-50 served under this number, first entering service in 1926. It made several long distance survey flights while on RAAF charge, both as a and as a landplane. It was originally purchased for the use of the Governor-General.

A9 SUPERMARINE SEAGULL III 1 X 450 hp Max Speed 105 mph Span 46 ft 0 ins Length 37 ft 0 ins Ordered in 1925 to replace the Fairey MID, they arrived in 1926 and were used as a survey aircraft, and for naval reconnais­ sance and spotting from HMAS "Albatross", "" and "Australia". They were retired about 1935.

A10 FAIREY MID 1 x375 hpR.R. Eagle VIII Max Speed 106 mph Span 46 ft 114 ins Length 37 ft 0 ins Originally delivered to the RAN in 1921, the six aircraft were handed over to the newly formed RAAF. One aircraft, A10-3 made the first circumnavigation of Australia by air in 1924.

All SHORT F.5 Originally planned for delivery in 1921, the aircraft were never ordered due to financial restrictions. The serial block was re-allocated to the Short .

All SHORT SOUTHAMPTON 2 X 450 hp Napier Lion V Max Speed 108 mph Span 75 ft 0 ins Length 49 ft 8 ins First delivered to the RAAF in 1927, these wooden hulled flying boats formed the nucleus of the Coastal Reconnaissance Flight at Point Cooke. They served until at least 1938 as parachute and seaplane trainers.

A12 BULLDOG 1 X ViF Max Speed 174 mph Span 33 ft 11 ins Length 25 ft 0 ins First delivered to the RAAF in 1930, the Bulldog was the Mirage of its day and was always the centre of public attention being the RAAF's main fighter. The A12 allocation was retained when the second series of numbers were Issued.

A1 HAWKER DEMON 1 X 600 hp R.R. Kestrel Max Speed 182 mph Span 37 ft 2 ins Length 27 ft 7 ins First entering service in 1935 the Demon was the first one to receive the re-allocated series. Used on fighter- and army co-operation duties, the Demon remained in service until the early war years. A2 SUPERMARINE SEAGULL V 1 X 755 hp Bristol Pegasus Max Speed 135 mph Span 45 ft 10 ins Length 37 ft 3 ins Used by the RAF as the Walrus, the Seagull V's were intended to operate from HMAS "Albatross” and later RAN cruisers. They served with distinction during World War Two and were used by the RAAF until at least 1947.

A3 DE HAVILLAND89 DRAGON RAPIDE See A33 for technical details. The A3 Rapide was acquired in 1935 for use as a sur- vey aircraft. Later aircraft of this type were allocated the A33 designation.

A3 C.A.C. WACKETT TRAINER 1 X 175 hp Max Speed 100 mph Span 37 ft 0 ins Length 26 ft 0 ins Ordered in 1938 as an intermediate trainer between the Moths and Wirraways. When production approval was given the unavail­ ability of the Gypsy Six engine caused it to be fitted with a Super Scarab. It served with training units throughout the war.

A4 2 X 350 hp Siddeley Cheetah IX Max Speed 188 mph Span 56 ft 6 ins Length 42 ft 3 ins Ordered in 1936 for general reconnaissance and bombing, the Ansons served in the communications role until the 1950's. During World War Two many Ansons were flown on training duties with RAF serials.

A5 WESTLAND WAPITI 1 X 550 hp Bristol Jupiter Max Speed 135 mph Span 46 ft 5 ins Length 32 ft 6 ins Introduced during 1929 as a general purpose aircraft, the Wapiti served with distinction for more than fourteen years — one still being in service in 1943 as a tug.

A6 AVRO CADET 1 X 150 hp Siddeley Genet Major Max Speed 116 mph Span 30 ft 2 ins Length 24 ft 9 ins Introduced in 1935, 34 Cadets were used as intermediate trainers until the end of the War.

A7 DE HAVILLAND 60G MOTH 1 X 100 hp D.H. Gypsy I Max Speed 98 mph Span 30 ft 0 ins Length 23 ft 11 ins Used in the elementary training role, some of them were converted to .

A8 D.A.P. BEAUFIGHTER 21 2 X 1400 hp Bristol Hercules Max Speed 320 mph Span 57 ft 10 ins Length 41 ft 8 ins First flown in 1944 the Australian built Beaufighters served until 1957. (The British built aircraft were A19). A total of 364 Beaufighters were built in Australia for use in the strike role.

A9 DA.P. BEAUFORT 2 X 1200 hp P & W Twin Wasps Max Speed 267 mph Span 57 ft 10 ins Length 44 ft 472 ins 700 aircraft were produced in Australia, and established an impressive operational record, in all areas of the S.W. Pacific. Some 46 were converted for use as transports, called Beaufreighters. Phased out of service by 1948.

A10 DE HAVILLAND 50A 1 X 450 hp P & W Wasp Max Speed 126 mph Span 42 ft 9 ins Length 28 ft 9 ins Impressed during 1942 when transport aircraft were at a premium, this aircraft had previously been used by the RAAF as A8-1.

A11 AUSTER A.O.P. 1 X 130 hp D.H. Gypsy Major Max Speed 130 mph Span 36 ft 0 ins Length 23 ft 5 ins Derived from the pre-war American Taylorcraft series, the Auster was used as an aerial observation post for the ground forces, from 1944 until replaced by 180's in 1959.

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A13 230 Volts A.C. Max Speed Nil Span 10 ft 0 ins Length 9 ft 0 ins. 161 of these ground trainers were acquired between 1938 and 1957 for elementary and advanced Instrument training.

A14TUGAN GANNET 2 X 200 hp D.H. Gypsy Six Max Speed 150 mph Span 52 ft 0 ins Length 34 ft 6 ins Designed in Australia by L.J. Wackett, It first entered service in 1935 and five aircraft were used for photographic and survey work, later as air until the last two were broken up in February 1946.

A15 1 X 130 hp D.H. Gypsy Major 1 Max Speed 132 mph Span 33 ft 10 ins Length 24 ft 772 ins One aircraft was received in 1938 for evaluation as a trainer but was not ordered in quantity.

A16 2x 1050 hpP&W Wasps Max Speed 256 mph Span 65 ft 6 ins Length 44 ft 4 ins First entered service in 1940, being used firstly In Malaya and later in the Pacific as a , gradually being relegated to communications and training duties until phased out in 1949.

A17 DE HAVILLAND 82 TIGER MOTH 1 X 130 hp D.H. Gypsy Major Max Speed 109 mph Span 29 ft 4 ins Length 23 ft 11 ins Some 861 of these elementary trainers served with the RAAF, most wartime pilots having flown it at some stage. It was first in service during 1940 and was not retired until 1957. All Suoermarine Southampton A12 Bristol Bulldog

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All Auster A.O.R A12 Bristol Bulldog A18 BOAT (C CLASS) 4 X 920 hp Bristol Pegasus XC Max Speed 200 mph Span 114 ft 0 ins Length 88 ft 0 ins Four of these flying boats were impressed into service during 1939/40 with a further one in 1942, and were used in transport and medical evacuation role. Three were lost, the remaining two being returned to in 1943.

A19 2 X 1670 hp Bristol Hercules Max Speed 315 mph Span 57 ft 10 ins Length 41 ft 8 ins First entered service in 1942, these were imported from the U.K. (for Australian built see A8) for use in the long range fighter role in the and until superceded by the A8 Beaufighter.

A20 C.A.C. WIRRAWAY 1 x600 hpCAC Wasp SI HI Max Speed 220 mph Span 43 ft 0 ins Length 29 ft 0 ins Adapted from the Harvard/Texan as a general purpose aircraft, it first entered service in 1939. During the initial stages of the War it was outclassed by the superior Japanese aircraft and relegated to the training role until phased out in 1959.

A21 DE HAVILLAND 94 MOTH MINOR 1 X 90 hp D.H. Gypsy Minor Max Speed 118 mph Span 36 ft 7 ins Length 24 ft 5 ins First accepted in 1940, 42 Moth Minors saw service as elementary trainers until replaced by Tiger Moths. Phased out in 1945.

A22 1 X 1030 hpR.R. Merlin Max Speed 241 mph Span 54 ft 0 ins Length 52 ft 1% ins First delivered in 1940 these aircraft operated at Bombing and Gunnery Schools for training and target towing until 1945. They were phased out of service in 1949.

A23 CA.C. WOOMERA 2 X 1200 hp P & W Wasp R -1830 Max Speed 270 mph Span 59 ft 2y2 ins Length 37 ft 3 ins The prototype of this Australian designed strike reconnaissance bomber was delivered in 1942. The first production mode! was delivered in 1944 but with a plentiful supply of American bombers production was discontinued.

A24 CONSOLIDATED CATALINA 2 X 1200 hp P & W Wasp R -1830 Max Speed 190 mph Span 104 ft 0 ins Length 65 ft 1% ins First accepted in February 1941, 168 of these General Reconnaissance flying boats were delivered up till 1945, serving with distinction in bombing, mining and air sea rescue duties. The last aircraft was semped in 1952.

A25 2 X 370 hp AS. Cheetah X Max Speed 188 mph Span 53 ft 4 ins Length 34 ft 6 ins 391 of these advanced trainers were shipped to Australia, the first arriving in 1940. The Oxfords were used at E.A.T.S. schools for instruction in flying, navigation, radio, gunnery and bombing. Withdrawn from service in 1953.

A26 4 X 1065 hp Bristol Pegasus Max Speed 212 mph Span 112 ft Sya ins Length 85 ft 4 ins Six were operated by No. 40 Squadron on transport duties from 1944 to 1947.

A27 VULTEE VENGEANCE 1 X 1700 hp Wright Cyclone Max Speed 297 mph Span 48 ft 0 ins Length 40 ft 0 ins The Vengeance had a relatively short operational career of dive-bombing with Nos. 12, 21, 23, 24 and 25 Squadrons from 1943 to 1944 after which they were relegated to target towing and communications role. 342 aircraft were delivered.

A28 DOUGLAS BOSTON 2 X 1600 hp Wright Cyclones Max Speed 304 mph Span 61 ft 4 ins Length 47 ft 0 ins A popular aircraft with crews, some of the Bostons flown by No. 22 Squadron made an amazing number of individual sorties. Fit. Lt. Newton won a Cross posthumously for his service in Bostons. Sixty-nine aircraft were on strength.

A29 CURTISS P-40 KITTYHAWK 1 X 1600 hp Allison V-1710 Max Speed 364 mph Span 37 ft 3y2 ins Length 33 ft 3% ins Numerically the most important RAAF fighter, 841 were delivered. Operating with Nos. 75, 76, 77, 78, 80, 82, 84 and 86 Squadrons from 1942, they bore the brunt of air warfare, particularly In the fighter-bomber role. Withdrawn in 1947.

A30 DOUGLAS DC-2 2 X 810 hp Wright Cyclones Max Speed 202 mph Span 85 ft 0 ins Length 62 ft 0 ins Ten were imported arriving between and May 1941, serving with No. 34, 36 and 37 Squadrons as transports. They were also used for paratroop and WOAG training. One DC-2 was lost on operations.

A31 DE HAVILLAND 86 4 X 200 hp D.H. Gypsy Six Max Speed 170 mph Span 64 ft 6 ins Length 46 ft 1 in Seven aircraft were impressed from civil to military service between 1939 and 1941. Three served as aerial ambulances in the , while three were loaned to QANTAS for New Guinea evacuations. Returned to civil operators in 1944/45.

A32 1 X 200 hp D.H. Gypsy Six Max Speed 170 mph Span 39 ft 6 ins Length 25 ft 8 ins Two Vega Gulls were impressed in 1940 and operated with No. 1 Communications Unit until disposed of in 1946.

A33 DE HAVILLAND 89 2 X 200 hp D.H. Gypsy Six Max Speed 157 mph Span 48 ft 0 ins Length 34 ft 6 ins Seven aircraft were impressed from civil airlines during 1940 and served with Nos. 33, 34 and 36 Squadrons, also radio and navigation training units. The last of the Rapides were returned to civil airline use in 1944. A34 DE HAVILLAND 84 DRAGON 2 X 130 hp D.H. Gypsy Majors Max Speed 128 mph Span 42 ft 4 ins Length 34 ft 6 ins Entered service in 1940, 98 Dragons were in service as radio/navigation trainers, communications and aircraft.

A35 DOUGLAS DOLPHIN 2 X 400/460 P & W Wasp Seniors Max Speed 150 mph Span 60 ft 0 ins Length 43 ft 10 ins The Dolphin entered service in June 1940 after being donated by Australian Petroleum Co. Three others were later acquired.

A36 1 X 150/175 hp Ranger Max Speed 132 mph Span 36 ft 4 ins Length 25 ft 10 ins Four were impressed and used as communications aircraft between 1940 and 1945.

A37 SIX 1 x200 hp D.H. Gypsy Six Max Speed 185 mph Span 33 ft 0 ins Length 24 ft 0 ins SIX 1 x200 hp D.H. Gypsy Six Max Speed 180 mph Span 35 ft 0 ins Length 25 ft 0 ins MILES MERLIN 1 X 200 hp D.H. Gypsy Six Max Speed 155 mph Span 37 ft 0 ins Length 25 ft 10 ins Three Falcons and one Merlin were impressed, and two Hawks donated as gifts. Used on communications duties from 1940-46.

A38 1 x 245 hp Lycoming Max Speed 153 mph Span 41 ft 0 ins Length 27 ft 11 ins Impressed to meet the demand for communications aircraft, only one Reliant was used — from February 1941 to May 1945.

A39 BEECH 17 1 X 450 hp P & W Wasp Junior Max Speed 198 mph Span 32 ft 0 ins Length 26 ft 2 ins Three Beech 17's were used as communications aircraft during the period May 1941 to June 1947.

A40 1 x 145 hp Warner Super Scarab Max Speed 162 mph Span 33 ft 10 ins Length 24 ft 7 ins Only one example of this type was used, having been impressed in July 1941, for communications duties, until May 1945.

A41 DE HAVILLAND 83 FOX MOTH 1 x 130 hp D.H. Gypsy Major Max Speed 123 mph Span 30 ft 10y2ins Length 25 ft 9 ins Four of this popular type of aircraft were impressed between 1941 and 1943 for use on air ambulance duties until 1946.

A42 1 X 450 hp P & W Wasp C Max Speed 185 mph Span 41 ft 0 ins Length 27 ft IVz ins Impressed in November 1941, but flew only 46 hours on communications duties before being scrapped in 1945.

A43 DE HAVILLAND 90 DRAGONFLY 2 X 130 hp D.H. Gypsy Major 1 Max Speed 144 mph Span 43 ft 0 ins Length 31 ft 8 ins The sole Dragonfly was impressed in January 1942 being used for air ambulance and communications duties until late 1944.

A44 G.31 3 X 525 P & W Hornets Max Speed 175 mph Span 99 ft 6 ins Length 54 ft 2 ins JUNKERS W.34 1 X 450 hp Bristol Jupiter Max Speed 162 mph Span 58 ft 3 ins Length 35 ft 9 ins Both of these aircraft operated under the one designation although completely different. They were in service between February 1942 and May 1943 after being impressed from civil operators in New Guinea.

A45 FORD 3 X 425 hp P & W Wasps Max Speed 135 mph Span 77 ft 10 ins Length 49 ft 10 ins Two of differing versions were impressed in February 1942 for transport duties. One was destroyed on theground within a month and the other crashed during November 1942 at Myola 2, PNG.

A46 C.A.C. BOOMERANG 1 X 1200 hp CAC Twin Wasp R-1830 Max Speed 305 mph Span 36 ft 0 ins Length 26 ft 9 ins This Australian designed and built fighter first flew in May 1942 and entered service in July, for use in the Army co­ operation role. The last of the 250 Boomerangs was delivered in February 1945.

A47 NORTH AMERICAN MITCHELL 2 X 1700 hp Wright Cyclones Max Speed 272 mph Span 67 ft 7 ins Length 52 ft 11 ins A total of 150 Mitchells of various versions saw service. A number of these were received on behalf of the Dutch Govern­ ment to equip No. 18 (NEI) Sqn. At War's end they were used to transport P.O.W.'s until retired in 1946.

A48 SIKORSKY KINGFISHER 1 X 450 hp P & W Wasp Junior Max Speed 171 mph Span 35 ft 11 ins Length 33 ft 3 ins 18 were received in April 1942 and allocated to No. 107 Squadron for training and patrol duties.

A49 DORNIER Do-24K 3 X 750 hp Wright Cyclones Max Speed 195 mph Span 88 ft 7 ins Length 72 ft 172 ins Six of these flying boats came to the RAAF from the Dutch East Indies during February 1942. They saw service mainly as cargo transports to New Guinea, and as communication aircraft until phased out of service In December 1944.

A50 RYAN ST-M TRAINER 1 X 125 hp Menasco Pirate Max Speed 128 mph Span 30 ft 0 ins Length 21 ft 6 ins 34 Ryans were absorbed in the RAAF in 1942 after being evacuated from the N.E.I. Some were used as trainers and some for transport and communications duties. The remaining Ryans were placed in storage in March 1945 until sold. A15 Miles Magister A16 Lockheed Hudson ... iiii' •>:i

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A52 DE HAVILLAND 98 MOSQUITO 2 X 1460 hp Packard Merlins Max Speed 373 mph Span 54 ft 2 ins Length 40 ft 6 ins Perhaps the greatest all round combat aircraft of the war, RAAF Mosquitos played a limited but effective part in the . Post war they were used extensively for a survey of Australia until withdrawn in 1954.

A53 BELL AIRACOBRA 1 x1150 hp Allison V.1710 Max Speed 358 mph Span 34 ft 0 ins Length 34 ft 2 ins 22 were used as advanced trainers for a short period before they were returned to the USAAC in 1943.

A54 WACO YQC-6 1 X 225 hp Jacobs L-4M Max Speed 142 mph Span 34 ft 7% ins Length 26 ft 6 ins Only one of these aircraft was impressed during 1942 for communications until disposed of in March 1945.

A55 LOCKHEED LIGHTNING 2x1150 hp Allison V.1710 Max Speed 395 mph Span 52 ft 0 ins Length 37 ft 10 ins 3 Lightnings were used for photo-reconnaissance from August 1942 to August 1944.

A56 REPUBLIC LANCER 1 X 1200 hpPge W R-1830 Max Speed 356 mph Span 36 ft 0 ins Length 28 ft 6 ins In 1942 eight Lancers were delivered to the RAAF to augment the Buffalos and Lightnings of the Photo Reconnaissance Unit. In 1943 six were transferred back to the USAAF and the remaining two being taken off strength.

A57 D.H A. GLIDER None Max Speed 200 mph Span 50 ft 6 ins Length 33 ft 0 ins 8 troop-carrying gliders were built but spent most of their life in storage. A57-1 later used for suction experiments.

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A59 LOCKHEED VENTURA 2 X 2000 hp P & W R-2000 Max Speed 312 mph Span 65 ft 6 ins Length 51 ft 9 ins 75 general reconnaissance bombers were received under Lend-Lease. Used mainly by No. 13 Squadron.

A60 HAWKER HURRICANE 1 X 1030 hpR.R. Merlin Max Speed 312 mph Span 40 ft 0 ins Length 31 ft 5 ins In 1941 a Hurricane Mk. 1 was presented to Australia by the British Government and Initially used for familiarisation, and war loan demonstrations. Between 1943 and 1946 it was operated mainly by No. 1 Communications Unit at Point Cook.

A61 NORTHROP DELTA 1 X 735 hp Wright Cyclone Max Speed 220 mph Span 50 ft 0 ins Length 31 ft 6 ins Impressed In December 1942 and used by Nos. 34, 35 and 37 Squadrons as a transport aircraft.

A62 C.A.C. CA-15 1 X2035 hpR.R. Griffon Max Speed 448 mph Span 36 ft 0 ins Length 36 ft 3 ins Designed and built in Australia this aircraft had a remarkable performance and handling qualities. The prototype first flew in 1946 and was handed to the RAAF for tests. Since future fighters would be jet powered it was not proceeded with.

A63 CELESTIAL NAVIGATION TRAINER The C.N.T. was housed in an air-conditioned eight wailed building. Aircrew members were positioned in a similar to the Link Trainer (see A13) but enlarged to carry a pilot, navigator, bomb-aimer and navigator. Above the fuselage was a synthetic night sky for astro navigation and ground features could be projected on a white screen beneath the fuselage. Three C.N.T. were purchased in 1944 and located at East Sale where they were used until 1957 when they were superceded by more modern flight simulators.

A64 VULTEE VIGILANT 1 X 295 hp Lycoming Max Speed 122 mph Span 50 ft 11 ins Length 34 ft 3 ins A64 was allotted although these aircraft were apparently only on loan from the USAAC and operated In USAAC colours.

A65 DOUGLAS C-47 DAKOTA 2 X 1200 hp P & W Twin Wasps Max Speed 230 mph Span 95 ft 0 ins Length 64 ft 6 ins Dakotas began service in 1943 and have been wherever the RAAF has operated as a jack-of-all-trades — transport, parachuting, spraying, glider towing, rainmaking and Antarctic research. Several examples are still In service.

A66 AVRO LANCASTER 4 X 1460 R.R. Merlins Max Speed 287 mph Span 102 ft 0 ins Length 69 ft 6 ins Only two of these aircraft were on RAAF strength. Both were used for war bond tours. A66-2 was "'G for George'', now preserved at the with its RAF serial of W4783.

LOCKHEED LODESTARA67 2 X 1000 hp Wright Cyclones Max Speed 272 mph Span 65 ft 6 ins Length 49 ft 10 ins Ten were acquired in 1943 and allotted to 37 Squadron, later also to Nos. 1 and 4 Communication Units. A68 NORTH AMERICAN/CA.C. MUSTANG 1 X 1490 hp R.R. Merlin Max Speed 437 mph Span 37 ft 0 ins Length 32 ft 3 ins One of the finest fighters in the War, RAAF Mustangs were just too !ate to see any action in the Pacific, but they were effec­ tively used during the Korean War by 77 Squadron, until replaced there by Meteors. In Australia they served with the Citizen Air Force until withdrawn in 1957.

A69 CURTISS SHRIKE 1 X 1700 hp Wright Cyclone Max Speed 275 mph Span 49 ft 9 ins Length 36 ft 8 ins As the RAAF's requirement for dive bombers had ceased to exist only ten of the 150 ordered were taken on charge, these eventually being returned to the USAAC. is used for stores purposes by the ordered for the USAF during the Phantom. All aircraft in use were 1969 Fiscal Year. A70 MARTIN MARINER 2 X 1700 hp Wright Cyclones Max Speed 225 mph Span 118 ft 0 ins Length 78 ft 0 ins 12 were received under lend-lease in 1943 and were used fro troop and freighting duties with No, 40 Squadron.

A71 1 X 600 hp P & W Wasp Max Speed 170 mph Span 51 ft 6 ins Length 32 ft 0 ins 14 were received in 1943 for transport duties and were allotted to Nos. 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7 Communication Units.

A72 CONSOLIDATED LIBERATOR 4 X 1200 hp P & W Twin Wasps Max Speed 290 mph Span 110 ft 0 ins Length 67 ft 2 ins The Liberators began operations in 1944 against targets in the N.E.I. Squadrons using this aircraft were 21, 23, 24, 12, 25, 99 and 102. They provided particularly effective strikes during the Borneo campaign. Over 280 were on strength.

A73 G.A.F. LINCOLN 4 X 1750 hp R.R. Merlins Max Speed 305 mph Span 120 ft 0 ins Length 78 ft 372 ins Last of the big bombers, the Lincoln performed a multitude of tasks between 1946 and 1961 - bomber, maritime reconnaiss­ ance, navigation, rainmaking and bombing trials, and was used with good effect against the Terrorists in Malaya during the 1950's.

A74 AVROYORK 4 X 1620 hp R.R. Merlins Max Speed 298 mph Span 102 ft 0 ins Length 78 ft 6 ins Accepted early in 1945 for use by the Governor General, HRH Duke of Gloucester, It was named '"Endeavour'" and retained the RAF serial of MW410. It was returned to the U.K. in 1947.

A75 PERCIVAL PROCTOR 1 X 210 hp D.H. Gypsy Queen Max Speed 157 mph Span 39 ft 6 ins Length 28 ft 2 ins Used by the Governor General's Flight for short range VIP flights from 1945 until May 1947.

A76 BOEING WASHINGTON 4 X 2200 hp Wright Cyclones Max Speed 350 mph Span 141 ft 3 ins Length 99 ft 0 ins A76 was originally allotted to the but the order was cancelled. In 1952 it was allocated to two Washingtons which were used in trials for the UK Ministry of Supply at Woomera, until 1956.

A77 2 X 3600 lb St R.R. Derwents Max Speed 590 mph Span 37 ft 2 ins Length 44 ft 7 ins First jet aircraft used In combat by the RAAF, it was flown by 77 Squadron in Korea, usually in the ground attack role how­ ever pilots shot down three MIG-15's. The last Meteor was withdrawn from service about 1962.

A78 DE HAVILLAND 100 VAMPIRE 1 x3100 lb St DH Goblin Max Speed 540 mph Span 40 ft 0 ins Length 30 ft 9 ins Three ex RAF machines were imported for test purposes until the RAAF received the Australian produced Vampire A79.

A79 DE HAVILLAND 100/115 VAMPIRE 1 X3500 IbstDH Goblin Max Speed 538 mph Span 38 ft 0 ins Length 30 ft 9 ins These aircraft were built locally in two distinct versions, the FB30/31, a single seater, and the T33/35, a dual seat trainer. The Vampire was the RAAF's first jet fighter. A few of the trainers are still In service. hksnAi

A80 SIKORSKY S-51 1 X 450 hp P & W R -985 Max Speed 106 mph Span 49 ft 0 ins Length 57 ft 1 ins This was the first ordered for the RAAF. Three machines were purchased.

A81 BRISTOL 170 FREIGHTER 2 X 1690 hp Bristol Hercules Max Speed 225 mph Span 108 ft 0 ins Length 68 ft 4 ins Four aircraft were purchased and used as transports from 1949 until 1967.

A82 2 X 1690 hp Bristol Hercules Max Speed 263 mph Span 89 ft 3 ins Length 65 ft 2 ins One was received in 1947 and was used by 34 Squadron between Edinburgh and Woomera until 1951, then returned to the UK.

A83 DE HAVILLAND 103 SEA HORNET 2x2030 hp R.R. Merlins Max Speed 467 mph Span 45 ft 0 ins Length 36 ft 8 ins One aircraft was received on loan and used for tropical trials at Darwin. It was returned to the U.K. in 1950.

A84 GA.F. CANBERRA 2 X 7500 lb St R.R. Avons Max Speed 580 mph Span 63 ft 1 V/a ins Length 65 ft 6 ins The first jet bomber for the RAAF, one was used in the — Air Race in 1953 gaining a second place. 48 were produced in Australia, and Canberras are currently on operations in Vietnam with No. 2 Squadron. aililillll A81 Bristol 170 Freighter Vickers Viking

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A86 HAWKER P.1081 1 X5000 lb St R.R.Nene Max Speed 0.89 M Span 31 ft 6 ins Length 37 ft 4 ins This number was an allotment only. The project was abandoned in favour of the Avon-Sabre.

A87 VICKERS VALETTA 2 X 1975 hp Bristol Hercules Max Speed 294 mph Span 89 ft 3 ins Length 62 ft 11 ins This was an allotment only. The Valetta was to be on loan from the RAF but this did not eventuate.

A88 R.F.D. WINGED TARGET None Designed during 1946, this target was normally towed behind a Beaufighter for ground to air gunnery practice.

A89 LOCKHEED NEPTUNE 2 X 3500 hp Wright R3350 Max Speed 356 mph Span 103 ft 10 ins Length 91 ft 8 ins 2 X 3400 lbs St Westinghouse J34 This was the first land based aircraft to be designed from the outset for maritime reconnaissance. No. 10 Squadron currently operates the aircraft from .

A90 PERCIVAL PRINCE 2 X 520 hp Max Speed 216 mph Span 56 ft 0 ins Length 42 ft 10 ins Three were in use with 34 Squadron as personnel transports between and the Woomera range.

A91 1 X 550 hp Alvis Leonides Max Speed 132 mph Rotor 48 ft 7 ins Length 42 ft 0 ins The Sycamore was used at Woomera as a utility helicopter.

A92 GJ^.F. JINDIVIK 1 X 2500 Ibst B5. Viper Max Speed 450 kts Span 19 ft 0 ins Length 26 ft 3% ins Designed in the early 1950's, it has been exported to England, and U.S.A. The main use is from Woomera, where it has proved a most dependable aircraft. There are several variants of the basic design.

A93 G.A.F.PI KA 1 x1050 lbstB.S. Adder Max Speed 450 mph Span 19 ft 0 ins Length 27 ft 5% ins This aircraft was designed to prove the general flying characteristics of the Jindivik and to serve as a test bed for checking auto-pilot and remote control equipment.

A94 C.A.C. SABRE 1 X7500 Ibst R.R. Avon 26 Max Speed 700 mph Span 37 ft 1% ins Length 37 ft 6 ins 112 of these aircraft were produced by CAC in and equipped Nos. 3, 75, 76, 77, 79 Squadrons and No. 2 OCU. A popular aircraft with pilots, it is now being replaced by the more modern Mirage 1110. Snhir^s. wiHidnaWA,

A95 DE HAVILLAND BEAVER 1 X 450 hp P & W R-985 Cruise 137 mph Span 48 ft 0 ins Length 30 ft 3 ins Several of these aircraft were In service at various times for use at Woomera and in the Antarctic.

A96 CONVAIR 440 2 X 2400 hp P & W R -2800 Cruise 292 mph Span 105 ft 4 ins Length 27 ft 2 ins Two of these aircraft were acquired to provide transport for V.I.P.'s. Phased out of service in 1969.

A97 LOCKHEED HERCULES 4 X 4050 shp Allison T-56 Max Speed 380 mph Span 132 ft 7% ins Length 97 ft 8y2 ins The 24 Hercules form the main transport strength of the RAAF Nos. 36 and 37 Squadrons make regular flights to Vietnam, and to support troops stationed there.

A98 CESSNA 180 1 X 225 hp Continental Max Speed 165 mph Span 36 ft 0 ins Length 26 ft 2 ins Operated by the Army Aviation Corps as an observation aircraft. Currently some are in use in Vietnam.

A99 PERCIVAL JET PROVOST 1 X 1750 lb St BS. Viper 102 Max Speed 330 mph Span 36 ft 11 ins Length 31 ft 11 ins Only one Jet Provost was brought on strength. It was used by No. 1 BFTS at Point Cook for training trials.

A100 DE HAVILLAND OTTER 1 x600 hpP& W R-1340 Max Speed 160 mph Span 58 ft 0 ins Length 41 ft 10 ins Two Otters were acquired for use at Woomera as utility transports.

A1 BELL 47G SIOUX 1 X 260 hp Lycoming Max Speed 105 mph Rotor 37 ft 1% ins Length 31 ft 7 ins Operated by the Army Aviation Corps as an observation helicopter. Some are being used in Vietnam.

A2 BELL IROQUOIS 1 X 1100 shp Lycoming T53 Max Speed 130 mph Rotor 44 ft 0 ins Length 38 ft 0 ins This helicopter is used for a varied role of utility transport, , casualty evacuation and reconnaissance in Vietnam with No. 9 Squadron and at Fairbairn with No. 5 Squadron. A3 G.A.F. MIRAGE 1110 1 X 9370 lb St Atar Max Speed 1300 mph plus Span 27 ft 0 ins Length 45 ft 6 ins This French designed fighter is being built for the RAAF by the Government Aircraft Factory in Melbourne. It is currently being operated by Nos. 3, 75, 76 and 77 Squadron in both the fighter and ground attack role.

A4 DE HAVILLAND CARIBOU 2 X 1450 hp P & W R -2000 Max Speed 200 mph Span 95 ft 7% ins Length 72 ft 7 ins Built by De Havilland's in Canada, the Caribou light STOL transport is currently in operation with No. 35 Squadron, in Vietnam and uses the radio callsign of Wallaby. Also used In Australia by 38 Squadron.

A5 SUD ALOUETTE 1 X 550 shp Turbomeca Artouste Max Speed 130 mph Rotor 36 ft 1 ins Length 32 ft 0 ins The Alouette is a seven seat general purpose helicopter, and three were purchased for use at the Woomera rocket range.

A6 4 X 1990 shp R.R. Darts Max Speed 357 mph Span 93 ft SVa ins Length 95 ft 8 ins The two examples of these aircraft which saw service were purchased second hand from civil owners for VIP transport.

A7 MACCHI MB 326H 1 X 2460 lb st B.S. Viper Max Speed 500 mph plus Span 34 ft 8 ins Length 34 ft 11!4 ins Designed in , the Macchi is being built under licence by C.A.C., Melbourne. It replaced the Vampire as the main trainer for the RAAF. It also has ground attack capabilities.

A8 GENERAL DYNAMICS F-111C 2 X P & W TF-30 Max Speed Mach 2.5 Span 63 ft 0 ins Length 72 ft 0 ins The RAAF is still awaiting delivery of 24 of these aircraft which were ordered off the drawing board.

A9 LOCKHEED ORION 4 X 4590 shp Allison T-56 Max Speed 380 mph Span 99 ft 8 ins Length 116 ft 10 ins These aircraft are used exclusively in the anti- and maritime reconnaissance role with 11 Squadron.

A10 748 2x1910 shp R.R. Darts Max Speed 340 mph Span 98 ft 6 ins Length 67 ft 0 ins These British built aircraft are used as navigational trainers and as VIP transports.

All DASSAULT FALCON 2 X 4200 lb St G.E. CF700-2B Max Speed 541 mph Span 50 ft 6 ins Length 56 ft 3 ins Three of these aircraft are in use as VIP transports.

A12 B.A.C. 111-200 2 X 11400 lb St R.R. Spey 511-14 Max Speed 0.86M Span 88 ft 8 ins Length 93 ft 6 ins Two of these aircraft are in use with No. 34 Squadron as a VIP transport.

A13 LINK TRAINER Some of these are still in service, see A13 previously for details.

A14 PILATUS TURBO PORTER 1 X 550 shp Turbomeca Astazou 2 Max cruise 153 mph Span 49 ft 10% ins Length 36 ft 0 ins These Swiss built light STOL aircraft are being used by the Army Aviation Corps as a utility transport.

McDonnell phantom ii 2x 10900lbstG.E. J-79 Max Speed 1585 mph Span 38 ft 4% ins Length 58 ft 3% ins 24 Phantoms are on loan from the U.S. Government until the delivery of the F-HIC's is finalised.

PHOTO CREDITS E. Allen; Australian War Memorial; B. Deatrick; J. Hopton; Wing Cmdr. K. Isaacs; P. Keating; K. Kerle; C. Lynch; N. Parnell; R.A.A.F. Official; P. Ricketts; A. Shennan; V. & M. Breckenridge

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