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  DAP Beaufort Mark VIII Serial Number A9-559 Tail QH-F
RAAF
No. 100 Squadron

Aircraft History
Built by the Department of Aircraft Production (DAP) at Fishermans Bend in Melbourne. Delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Beaufort Mark VIII serial number A9-559.

Wartime History
Assigned to No. 100 Squadron with code QH-F. No known nickname or nose art.

Mission History
On April 30, 1945 crashed during take off at Tadji Airfield. During May 1945 converted to components and abandoned.

Wreckage
Until 1974, the intact fuselage remained in situ at Tadji Airfield.

Recovery
During 1974, recovered by Charles Darby and Monty Armstrong on behalf of David Tallichet / Yesterday's Air Force. Afterwards, shipped overseas to the United States and stored at Chino Airport.

Restoration
Later, sold to RAF Hendon and transported to the United Kingdom. The rear fuselage of this aircraft RF557 (26-10-43) was used in the restoration of Beaufort DD931 at RAF Hendon.

References
ADF Serials - Beaufort A9-559

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Last Updated
February 14, 2024

 

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