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  C-47B-35-DK Dakota Serial Number A65-104 Tail Code RE-K
RAAF
No. 36 Squadron



Daniel Leahy 2012

Aircraft History
Built by Douglas Aircraft Company. Constructors Number 33295. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as C-47B-35-DK Skytrain serial number 44-76963. Ferried overseas via Hickam Field then across the Pacific to Australia.

Wartime History
During May 1945 delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as C-47B Dakota serial number A65-104. Australian call sign VH-RFU. On June 21, 1945 assigned to No. 36 Squadron with code RE-K.

Postwar
On December 25, 1974 damaged beyond repair by Cyclone Tracy that hit the Darwin area.

Wreckage
The tail and other remains of this aircraft are displayed outside the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre.

References
ADF Serials - Dakota A65-104
Thanks to Daniel Leahy for additional information

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Last Updated
January 2, 2022

 

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