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Aircraft History Built by the Department of Aircraft Production (DAP) at Fishermans Bend in Melbourne. Wartime History Delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Beaufort Mark VIII serial number A9-559. During December 1941 at the start of the Pacific War, this Beaufort was on of the first RAAF bombers to cross the equator on a combat mission against Japan. Assigned to No. 100 Squadron with code QH-F. No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On April 30, 1945 during take off from Tadji Airfield this Beaufort crashed. 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 Contribute
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