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  CAC-19 "Milingimbi Ghost" Serial Number A46-208 Code VH-BOM
RAAF
No. 83 Squadron

Aircraft History
Built by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC). Constructors Number 1031. Completed by June 14, 1944. Delivered to the RAAF (RAAF) as CAC-19 Boomerang serial number A46-208. Assigned to 1 Air Depot (1 AD).

Wartime History
On July 27, 1944, assigned to No. 83 Squadron coded MH-Z. Nicknamed "Milingimbi Ghost". On March 27, 1945 placed into storage by 6 Air Depot (6 AD).

Postwar
On May 13, 1946 it was written off. On November 15, 1948 removed from the RAAF.

Display
This Boomerang was acquired by Zuccoli's Classic Aircraft / Aerotech. In May 2007, donated to the Museum of Australian Army Flying. In August 2018 moved to RAAF Amberley Heritage Centre.

References
ADF Serials - Boomerang A46-208
Thanks to Daniel Leahy for additional information

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Last Updated
October 1, 2021

 

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